Central Utility Plant Operator
Location: Portland, Maine
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
Department: Facilities Management
($5,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for Part Time)
We are seeking a Central Utility Plant Operator to monitor, operate, and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment in our central utility plant. This role ensures reliable delivery of steam, chilled water, and other essential utilities for hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate and monitor boilers, chillers, air compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Record operational data and maintain accurate logs.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot system issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Education: High School education or GED preferred.
2. License/Certifications: State license as a Boiler Operator 1st or 2nd Class and/or Stationary Steam Engineer required. Must be registered with the State as the Operator in Charge. Valid Driver’s License required.
3. Experience: Five years of relevant experience required.
Why Join MaineHealth?
Join one of the most respected healthcare systems in New England. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where you can thrive. Our benefits are designed to support your needs today and help you plan for tomorrow.
• Be part of a nationally recognized health system.
• Access professional development and continuing education.
• Wellness resources for you and your family.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Join a team that’s making a difference. Visit our careers page to learn more and apply! https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/17003509-central-utility-plant-operator-in-charge
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
