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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II (Job Id 50978)

New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs, Littleton, NH, United States


Maintenance Mechanic II (Job Id 50074)
Location: US: NH: LITTLETON
Occupation Category: 49-0000 Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Post Date: 04/09/2026
Close Date: 04/28/2026
Salary: $17.81–$23.39 per hour
Department: Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, State Armory – Littleton, NH

Summary
Performs skilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and modification of State and Federal buildings and equipment within the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, welding, auto repair or related trade.

Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check.

Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility to perform actions such as lifting, bending, climbing stairs/ladders.

Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as Essential Personnel. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ year of relevant education and experience after completion of high school or equivalent may be considered and hired in Trainee Status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the building and grounds maintenance trades area.

After‑Hire Requirements
Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

Career Advancement Opportunities
In‑Band Advancement Available: No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Disclaimers
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

General mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance to keep facilities in safe working order, including changing light bulbs, ballast, electrical fixtures; disconnecting, disassembling, cleaning and replacing worn parts on mechanical equipment; lubricating moving parts; replacing filters, belts, and other parts; fixing lavatories, and repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures.

Structural tasks such as installing door locks; repairing walls, doors, and exterior structural damage; replacing floors, doors, screens, partitions; repairing and repointing brick, concrete, and stone structures.

Painting interior and exterior parts of buildings.

Landscaping duties including caring for lawns, shrubbery, flower gardens, trees, roads, and parking lots using hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.

Custodial tasks: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing floors; dusting and cleaning offices, kitchen areas, drill halls; washing windows, walls, mirrors; cleaning, sanitizing, deodorizing restrooms and locker rooms; polishing furniture; moving furniture and equipment; preparing rooms for meetings; emptying waste cans.

Snow removal and surface treatment operations using plow trucks, front loaders, snow blowers; minor maintenance on snow removal equipment; quality assurance for contracted duties.

Ordering and receiving maintenance and repair parts, supplies, and units; performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to keep them in operating condition.

Total Compensation Information
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
The actual value of State‑paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

Contact
For further information please contact Cheri Fitzgerald, Human Resources: cheri.r.fitzgerald@dmavs.nh.gov or 603‑227‑1527.

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