Central Utility Plant Operator – MaineHealth
Location: Portland, ME
Job Type: Full-Time
We’re seeking a skilled Central Utility Plant Operator to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the systems that power our hospitals—including boilers, chillers, generators, HVAC equipment, and associated control systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor, operate, and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and related plant equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and record operational data, adjusting systems as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Respond to alarms, equipment malfunctions, and system abnormalities to ensure uninterrupted utilities across the facility.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams to support plant reliability.
• Follow all safety and regulatory standards, including ASME, NFPA, and state boiler regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation or shift coverage as required.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Previous experience in a utility plant, mechanical room, industrial facility, or similar environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of boiler and chiller operations, HVAC systems, and energy management systems.
• Maine State Boiler Operator License (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Why MaineHealth?
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities
• Work that truly matters—with a team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation
Join a mission-driven team where your expertise keeps our patients safe and our hospitals running with excellence. Apply Today! Central Utility Plant Operator in Charge in Portland, ME, United States
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.
