Plant Maintenance Engineer I

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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 took note of the different shifts offered.

Link to the other posting :

https : / / maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Executive / details / Plant-Maintenance-Engineer-I_R25-00934

https : / / maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Executive / details / Plant-Maintenance-Engineer-I_R25-00935

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 : 004553864

Position Type : Full-Time

Shift : Friday - Tuesday 7 : 30AM - 3 : 30PM

Location : Augusta

Telework : Not available

DESCRIPTION :

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. Some positions are assigned to small facilities on the basis of independent responsibility for all plant maintenance work including supervision over skilled tradesmen. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS : (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED : (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : (Entry level knowledges, skills, and / or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework / training and / or experience).

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 : (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

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 of working for the State of Maine :

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including :

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.

Note : Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, 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 our process ensures an inclusive environment to 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.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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