Bureau of General Services
Opening Date: January 27 2026
Closing Date: February 10 2026
Grade: 18 Operations/Maintenance
Job Class Code: 1005
Salary: $18.87 - $26.28/Hourly
Position Number:
Location: Augusta
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is structure and craft work involving life safety monitoring related to security access and occupancy standards; operating mechanical and computerized systems; and troubleshooting malfunctions and abnormalities of a large number of buildings and facilities statewide. Work includes receiving organizing and relaying information instructions and requests; dispatching people and equipment; operating a central computerized system to monitor and control environmental conditions electrical and mechanical equipment fire HVAC systems and building access; scheduling and tracking system preventative maintenance and testing; and developing reports and recommendations linked to achieving safe and efficient building operations. Duties are performed utilizing industry standard training as a certified building operator. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVETASKS:
KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED:
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position please contact Tony Giuffrida at
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Three (3) years of experience training and/or education in operating computerized heating air conditioning security and related building control systems one (1) year of which includes education training and/or experience in radio dispatch communications OR one (1) year of law enforcement/public safety experience requiring the use of radio telecommunications equipment OR one (1) year of work experience involving a high level of public contact customer service or customer relations activities which involves using a form of telecommunications equipment.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Terminal Operator.
Valid Class C Driver License.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resume.
In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be ) 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 mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
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 ($11857.68-$13950.24 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive 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.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
IC