Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Details

Position Number:  |

Location:

Augusta | Grade/Admin Unit: 20 | Salary: $23.78–$33.21 per hour (including a 15% recruitment and retention stipend) | Telework:
None | Closing Date:
July
012026.

This structure and craft role involves the operation of a high‑pressure steam generating plant and commercial HVAC equipment, building management systems, and the maintenance and repair of boilers, water, heating systems, pumps, and motors. The position is performed under limited supervision.

• Operate, monitor, and direct the operation and maintenance of the central heating plant and low‑pressure plants used to heat individual buildings.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC equipment including air handlers, VAVs, circulating pumps, and chiller systems.
• Execute skilled and complex maintenance tasks to ensure proper operation of the heating plant.
• Coordinate daily maintenance and service with agency facility managers.
• Keep related records and prepare reports for administrative review and planning.
• Requisition supplies and materials required for operation and maintenance of the plant and mechanical department.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades.
• Knowledge of various mechanical systems, including steam plant and HVAC systems.
• Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools.
• Ability to read plans and 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.

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.

Possession of an engineer’s license of the class required by the State of Maine for the equipment to be operated.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Residential or commercial HVAC experience.
• A boiler license or High‑Pressure Steam engineer license.
• Experience in geothermal or solar energy.
• Journeyman Fuel Oil license or Natural gas/Propane gas tech license and/or Universal Refrigeration license or plumber’s license.

Ability to obtain a Boiler Operators license within six months. Valid State of Maine driver’s license.

State of Maine offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid holidays (13), sick leave (12 days), vacation leave (3+ weeks annually, with accrual increasing with service), and personal leave for overtime‑exempt employees.
• Health insurance coverage – 85–100% of employee‑only premiums (depending on salary level) and a premium credit of 5% for participation.
• Dental insurance – 100% of employee‑only premiums.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System contributions (14.11% of pay).
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• Living Resources Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave – 42 consecutive calendar days fully paid.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through the Maine Saves 457(b) account.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, the 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 ensuring an inclusive environment for 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.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.