MAINTENANCE TECH

5 days ago

Lewiston, ME, United States City of Lewiston, ME Full-time

RE: OFFICIAL JOB POSTING

DT: October 15, 2026

Accepting applicants for with the MAINTENANCE TECH at the City of Lewiston's Fire Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Department: Fire

Barg. Unit: Protech

Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

Grade: 5 ($29.71-$42.41)

SUMMARY: The City of Lewiston Fire Department is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair municipal fire alarm systems, fire apparatus, and firefighting equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining emergency vehicles, communication systems, breathing apparatus, fire pumps, and other essential equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and technical skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in emergency or commercial vehicle maintenance and repair.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in emergency or commercial vehicle maintenance and repair, fire-related equipment repair, and SCBA maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be able to obtain applicable ASE and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications in fire apparatus maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, fire pumps, aerial apparatus, and related equipment, as well as certification as a Scott SCBA Technician. Knowledge of emergency vehicle systems, gas monitoring equipment calibration, and computerized recordkeeping is also required.

Submit resume, cover letter and City of Lewiston Employment Application to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. You may also email our HR Directo, Heather Theriault, your application material. htheriault@lewistonmaine.gov

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application.Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.