Plant Maintenance Engineer I - Multiple Vacancies

BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES

Two positions available

2nd shiftFriday – Tuesday: 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM

3rd shiftThursday – Monday: 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Opening Date: March 6, 2024

Closing Date: March 20, 2024

Job Class Code: 8271
Grade: 20
Salary: $23.10 - $31.01/Hourly (includes 15% recruitment & retention stipend, and eligible for shift differential)

Salary negotiable based on expereince and qualifications
Position Number: 004553864 & 004553865

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. Some positions are assigned to small facilities on the basis of independent responsibility for all Plant Maintenance work including supervision over skilled tradesmen. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESETATIVE TASKS:

• Operate and maintain a central heating plant, or a number of low-pressure plants used in heating individual buildings, including power generating equipment in order to heat facilities effectively and economically.
• Operate and maintain heat pumps, heat reclaim units, such as DOAS units, plus cooling towers.
• Operate and maintain water and air-cooled chillers and associated electrical systems.
• 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 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 & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of heat pump problem solving and service
• Knowledge of heat reclaim units such as DOAS units plus cooling towers.
• Knowledge of water and air cooled chillers.
• 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.
• 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.

• This position requires a valid State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

BENEFITS:

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 Fit – 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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% 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 child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks 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.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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