Plant Maintenance Engineer III

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is structure and craft work of a supervisory nature in directing physical plant operation and maintenance programs of considerable variety at a large state institution. Responsibilities include coordinating building, grounds, mechanical systems, and motor vehicle operations and maintenance programs and managing a large workforce of trades and plant operation personnel. Work is performed under administrative direction.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of modern management principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and tools used in the building and mechanical trades.
Knowledge of roads and grounds maintenance practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of high-pressure steam heating plant operation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment and sewerage systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with mechanical and building trades and operation of high-pressure steam heating plants.
Knowledge of underwriter's codes, safety laws and regulations, and methods of fire prevention and control.
Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
Ability to plan and direct work of subordinate supervisors and large numbers of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
Ability to make detailed plans for repairs, alterations, and additions to building, equipment, and grounds including cost estimates.
Ability to maintain production, cost, and other records and to prepare required reports.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Five (5) years experience in managing the maintenance and repair of a physical plant to include experience in the building and mechanical trades and/or the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam heating plants.
Applicants may be required to possess or obtain a Boiler Engineer's license of the class required by the ordinance of the municipality in which the plant is located.

Responsibilities

Develops and documents necessary policies and procedures in order to ensure operations conform to applicable standards such as those established by JCAHO, DHS, Medicare and Medicaid.
Reviews operating costs, estimates budget needs, and institutes operational changes in order to reduce maintenance costs where indicated.
Prepares plans and specifications for minor work and schedules maintenance, repairs, and alteration projects in order to meet institutional needs and maintain physical plant.
Plans, directs, and oversees work of subordinate supervisors and skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in order to ensure established unit goals and objectives are met.
Inspects building maintenance projects and meets with general contractors in order to ensure maintenance, construction, and safety standards and specifications are met.
Directs and oversees grounds maintenance including snow removal and transport operations in order to provide a safe environment and meet institutional transportation requirements.
Directs, monitors, and inspects operation and maintenance of heating, water treatment, and sewerage disposal plants in order to ensure adherence to operation, maintenance, and repair standards.
Consults with administrative officials regarding facility operation and maintenance in order to ensure public safety standards including security and firefighting support meet institutional needs.
Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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.
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.