Building Maintenance Coordinator

Location: Brunswick,Maine,United States

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau

Job Class Code: 8254
Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $40,060 - $53,372
Location: Brunswick, ME

Opening Date: April 11, 2024

Closing Date:  May 30, 2024

This is structure and craft work in evaluating, planning, directing and coordinating maintenance care and repair of buildings at the Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) in Brunswick. 

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of buildings; condition and adequacy assessment
• Identifying needed repairs; establishing budgetary needs, and
• Specifying and overseeing repair/construction/reconstruction projects
• Oversight is exercised over contractors as a Clerk of the Works. 
• Secondary responsibilities include daily operations of building controls, contracted services and basic repair and maintenance of the facility and its systems.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and equipment associated with building and related mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of building maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, fire safety, and life safety guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions necessary in building maintenance, construction, and repair.
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to estimate labor and material costs for repair/construction/reconstruction projects.
• Ability to design and coordinate repair/construction/reconstruction activities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to inspect building conditions.
• Ability to use standard desktop PC applications (word processing, data base, spreadsheet).
• Ability to plan and oversee the execution of contractual agreements.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate program and project performance and effectiveness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.

Minimum qualifications:

An Associates Degree in Building Technology and four (4) years experience in the building construction industry and/or building/property management -OR- an acceptable equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and/or experience.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Kenneth Merrifield at Kenneth.r.merrifield.nfg@army.mil or 207-430-6335

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The Sta