AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine” by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management.

Mechanics is a mutual savings bank with branches in Auburn, Brunswick, Lewiston and Windham. The bank employs 82 people, with total assets of $338,294,000.

The 2013 Best Places to Work in Maine program recognizes companies that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments. Partners endorsing the program include: Best Companies Group, Maine HR Convention, The Maine State Chamber of Commerce, The Maine Department of Labor, The Department of Economic and Community Development, and Mainebiz.

The assessment process, administered by the Best Companies Group, evaluates each company’s employee policies and procedures as well as responses from the company’s employees. The program is part of a long-term initiative to encourage growth and excellence throughout all Maine companies.