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Bureau of General Services
Plant Maintenance Engineer I
Opening Date: February 25, 2026
Closing Date: March 11, 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
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is structure and craft work involving the operation of a high pressure steam generating plant; the maintenance and repair of boilers, water, heating, sewage, and electrical systems; the installation and maintenance of pumps; and the repair of turbines at a department or institution. Work may include functioning as the head of heating, plant installation, and maintenance in a moderate size department or institution, or as assistant to the chief engineer in a larger department or institution. Positions are assigned to small facilities on the basis of independent responsibility for all plant maintenance work including supervision over skilled tradesmen. At larger facilities, the work includes supervision of journeymen and other workers including inmates and may include the production of electrical power. 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.
- Inspects and oversees the operation and maintenance of heating plants, including electrical power generating equipment operated by the facility in order to ensure serviceability.
- Performs the more skilled and complex maintenance jobs in order to ensure heating plant operates correctly and work is properly done.
- Lays out and inspects the work of skilled tradesmen, maintenance workers, and other workers or inmates in order to ensure work is accomplished according to established standards.
- 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.
- Monitors and directs the operation, maintenance, and testing of a sewerage treatment plant in order to ensure plant operates properly.
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resume.
In order forus to properlydetermineif 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:Formore information orquestions specific to the position, please contact Name and email address/phone number(default will be:recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov)
The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may berequired) as a condition of employment.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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 using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacationleaveaccrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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