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Overview Bureau of General Services
The Bureau of General Services is hiring for three (3) Plant Maintenance Engineer I positions located in Augusta, Maine. These are separate but identical positions, and applicants should submit materials for all postings to be considered for all opportunities. Please take note of the different shifts offered.
Opening Date: October 21, 2025
Closing Date: 12:01 AM on November 5, 2025
Grade:
20 Professional/Technical Services
Salary:
$23.78 - $33.21*/Hourly ( * This includes the recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:
031101391
Position Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Location:
Augusta
Telework:
Not available
Responsibilities
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 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.
Qualifications
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 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.
Contact Information For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Erik Fitzsimmons at Erik.Fitzsimmons@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Benefits
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, depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit
– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance
– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
Retirement Plan
– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym Membership Reimbursement
– Up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
– Set aside pre-tax for health care and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
– Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program
– Employee assistance program.
Parental Leave
– 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave, with additional unpaid leave possible under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation
– 457(b) retirement savings through MaineSaves.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package. Note: Benefits may vary according to collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for any position less than full-time.
There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it. Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.
If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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Overview Bureau of General Services
The Bureau of General Services is hiring for three (3) Plant Maintenance Engineer I positions located in Augusta, Maine. These are separate but identical positions, and applicants should submit materials for all postings to be considered for all opportunities. Please take note of the different shifts offered.
Opening Date: October 21, 2025
Closing Date: 12:01 AM on November 5, 2025
Grade:
20 Professional/Technical Services
Salary:
$23.78 - $33.21*/Hourly ( * This includes the recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number:
031101391
Position Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Location:
Augusta
Telework:
Not available
Responsibilities
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 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.
Qualifications
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 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.
Contact Information For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Erik Fitzsimmons at Erik.Fitzsimmons@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Benefits
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, depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit
– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance
– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
Retirement Plan
– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym Membership Reimbursement
– Up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
– Set aside pre-tax for health care and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
– Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program
– Employee assistance program.
Parental Leave
– 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave, with additional unpaid leave possible under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation
– 457(b) retirement savings through MaineSaves.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package. Note: Benefits may vary according to collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for any position less than full-time.
There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it. Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.
If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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