Plant Maintenance Engineer I

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

21h•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

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 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.

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.