Carpenter - 0151

Augusta , Maine , United States | Trades | Full-time

Apply by: Aug. 15, 2023

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CARPENTER

Opening Date:August 02, 2023Closing Date:August 15, 2023

Location:AugustaPosition #:01813-0151

Position Type:Full TimeClass Code:8201

Grade/Salary:Grade 14 - $32,448.00 - $41,204.80 Annually

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:The position is part of a 5-person team who maintains facilities, infrastructure, and offers programming support for all Divisions within the Department. Duties vary often depending on immediate need including, but not limited to, operation of excavation equipment, driving dump truck to transport material or equipment to various sites, carpentry work from framing to finish, forestry practices from cutting and chipping brush to felling technical trees, light mechanical work maintaining equipment, as well as simple maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, hanging artwork, installing shelving etc.

The Engineering team often works directly with Warden Service, Fisheries & Wildlife Biologists, Staff at all Fish Hatcheries and Rearing Stations, Staff at the Maine Wildlife Park, and Admin staff at all office facilities.

This team is the only support staff for the Department covering the entire State of Maine. The typical work schedule is 4-10hr days Monday through Thursday with occasional overnight travel when working remote locations. Department issued clothing, cell phone, and computer is supplied, and all travel from Augusta is in State vehicles. All benefits for State of Maine employment pertain to this position including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation, health & life insurance, as well as the opportunity for extra work hours to increase your paid time off. CDL training for applicants who do not hold a CDL is also offered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Two (2) years education and/or experience in carpentry.

Licensing Requirements:A class C driver’s license is required with expectations to obtain a class A CDL within 12 months of employment.

DESIRED SKILLS & BACKGROUND: The ideal candidate will be one who desires to improve and make a difference in Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation using their experience and talents in the construction and maintenance field.

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 Balance – 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 State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes13.00 % of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal) .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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