Plant Maintenance Engineer I

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Spends majority of time working on HVAC/mechanical equipment, responding to trouble calls. Also monitoring on a High-Pressure steam plant.

Bureau of General Services

Opening Date: May 15, 2026

Closing Date: June 01, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 8271
Salary: $23.78 - $33.21*/ Hourly (*Includes 15% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 004553864

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Work Shift: 1st Shift 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. Sunday through Thursday

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is structure and craft work involving the operation of a high-pressure steam generating plant as well commercial HVAC equipment, building management systems.; the maintenance and repair of boilers, water, heating, and the installation and maintenance of pumps; motors. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Monitors and directs the operation and maintenance of a central heating plant, or a number of low-pressure plants used in heating individual buildings in order to heat facilities effectively and economically.
• Monitors and maintains HVAC equipment including air handlers, VAVs, Circulator pumps, Chiller systems etc.
• Performs the more skilled and complex maintenance jobs in order to ensure heating plant operates correctly and work is properly done.
• Coordinates their daily maintenance and service with agency facility managers.
• Keeps related records and prepares reports in order to document activities and provide information for administrative review and planning purposes.
• Requisitions supplies and materials needed in the operation and maintenance of the plant and mechanical department in order to ensure availability of needed items.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades and in the operation of steam/electric power plants.
• Knowledge of the mechanical and building trades.
• Ability to use of a variety of power and hand tools.
• Ability to read plans and to work from sketches and specifications.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of journeymen, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers and inmates.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating plants and maintenance and repair of water, heating and electrical systems in a large commercial or public plant.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of an engineer's license of the class required by the State of Maine for the equipment to be operated.

Preference will be given to those with:

• Experience in residential or commercial HVAC preferred. Candidates with a boiler license or High-Pressure Steam engineer license will be considered.
• Experience in Geothermal, Solar a plus.
• Journeyman Fuel Oil license or Natural gas/Propane gas tech license and or Universal Refrigeration license or a Plumbers license.
• The ability to gain a Boiler Operators license within 6 months.
• Valid state of Maine driver's license.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references .

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required ) as a condition of employment .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 14.11 % 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional , unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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