Correctional Plant Maintenance Engineer I - Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

State of Maine•Windham, ME

4d•$52,957 - $73,528•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Correctional Center is seeking skilled and qualified applicants for the position of Plant Maintenance Engineer I at our modern, high-tech, state-of-the-art medium/minimum-security facility in Windham, ME. The successful applicant will play a critical role in maintaining essential systems within a correctional setting. As a Plant Maintenance Engineer I, you will perform a variety of structural and craft work, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of complex systems such as high-pressure steam plants, boilers, water, heating, sewage, and electrical systems, and install and maintain pumps, as well as repair turbines. This role also involves overseeing and instructing resident crews in their assigned tasks, while always ensuring appropriate behavior & safety. In addition to your technical duties, you will be responsible for monitoring and guiding MCC residents as they work on various maintenance projects. Applicants must be willing to participate in stand-by rotation and work holidays and snow days, when necessary. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of steam generating plants & 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.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of mechanical and building trades and in the operation of steam/electric power plants.
Mechanical and building trades.
Supervisory practices.
Ability to: Use of a variety of power and hand tools.
Read plans and work from sketches and specifications.
Plan, assign, and direct the work of journeymen, semi-skilled and unskilled workers, and residents.
Keep records and make reports.

Responsibilities

Operation of a high-pressure steam generating plant
Maintenance and repair of boilers, water, heating, sewage, and electrical systems
Installation and maintenance of pumps
Repair of turbines at a correctional facility
Monitor and direct the operation and maintenance of a central heating plant, or a number of low-pressure plants used in heating individual buildings
Inspect and oversee the operation and maintenance of heating plants, including electrical power generating equipment operated by the facility
Perform the more skilled and complex maintenance jobs
Lay out and inspect the work of skilled tradesmen, maintenance workers, and other workers or residents to ensure work is accomplished according to established standards.
Monitor and control resident behavior to accomplish assigned tasks and maintain institutional security
Supervise and instruct residents to work on maintenance projects to ensure work is accomplished correctly and safely.
Keep related records and prepare reports to document activities and provide information for administrative review and planning purposes
Requisition supplies and materials needed in the operation and maintenance of the plant and mechanical department
Monitor and direct the operation, maintenance, and testing of a sewerage treatment plant

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 leaves accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), 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 ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.88% 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.
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.