Posting Details Title Senior Mechanical Services Technician Posting Number
S01550JP
Department FM
- Mechanical Services Job Summary The position of Senior Mechanical Services Technician is supervised by the Mechanical Services Shop Leader.
The position requires the performance of a wide variety of mechanical repairs and installations of heating and plumbing systems and other related maintenance activities. The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $32-34/per hour (This position is eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differential). Compensation is based on skills and experience.
BENEFITS AND PERKS A
variety of health insurance plans (Medical
- effective date of hire, Vision, Dental) Generous Retirement Plan
- 10.
12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off:
10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service) Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members) Education/Skills Requirements High School Diploma or GED required, plus minimum of one year of vocational or trades training. Master Plumber License required. Valid state of ME class C driver's license required. Licensed Gas/Oil tech preferred. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Minimum of 7-10 years work experience directly related to heating and plumbing systems maintenance, repair and installation required. 10 or more years preferred. The ideal candidate will have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for heating and plumbing system maintenance, repair and installation. Knowledge of low voltage electrical system is also preferred. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire. Standard Work Days and Hours The Mechanical Service technician is expected to work Mon
- Fri 7
- 3:30pm. May include weekends and overtime. Must be able to respond 24 hours a day and rotating pager duty is required. Workspace
- Onsite
- This is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related). #bcindeed About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift N/A Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 05/20/2026 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference. EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
