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Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear, excavator, and grapple or magnet material handlers).

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Basic Job Functions of Heavy Equipment Operator:Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.<ol><li>Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.</li><li>Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear, excavator, and grapple or magnet material handlers).</li><li>Communicates over radio with team members for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.</li><li>Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.</li><li>Clean equipment as needed.</li><li>Greet customers coming into the yard and direct them to the proper location to unload materials from their vehicles.</li><li>Inspect material brought in by our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc.</li><li>Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.</li></ol>

Misti Pett

Heavy Equipment Operator

Bridge Building

Customer Relations

Excavator

Heavy Equipment/Vehicles

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Lead Generation

Leadership

Maintenance Services

Mobile Plant/Equipment

OSHA

Recycling

Safety Process

Safety/Work Safety

Steel Industry

OTHER

FEED

MONTH

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. 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.

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Spends majority of time working on HVAC/mechanical equipment, responding to trouble calls. Also monitoring on a High-Pressure steam plant. Bureau of General Services Opening Date: May 15, 2026 Closing Date: June 01, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional/Technical Job Class Code: 8271 Salary: $23.78 - $33.21*/ Hourly (*Includes 15% recruitment and retention stipend) Position Number: 004553864 Location: Augusta Telework: None Work Shift: 1st Shift 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. Sunday through Thursday JOB DESCRIPTION: This is structure and craft work involving the operation of a high-pressure steam generating plant as well commercial HVAC equipment, building management systems.; the maintenance and repair of boilers, water, heating, and the installation and maintenance of pumps; motors. Work is performed under limited supervision. REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Monitors and maintains HVAC equipment including air handlers, VAVs, Circulator pumps, Chiller systems etc.</li><li>Performs the more skilled and complex maintenance jobs in order to ensure heating plant operates correctly and work is properly done.</li><li>Coordinates their daily maintenance and service with agency facility managers.</li><li>Keeps related records and prepares reports in order to document activities and provide information for administrative review and planning purposes.</li><li>Requisitions supplies and materials needed in the operation and maintenance of the plant and mechanical department in order to ensure availability of needed items.</li></ul> KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: <ul><li>Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of heating plant operations and maintenance.</li><li>Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades and in the operation of steam/electric power plants.</li><li>Knowledge of the mechanical and building trades.</li><li>Ability to use of a variety of power and hand tools.</li><li>Ability to read plans and to work from sketches and specifications.</li><li>Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of journeymen, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers and inmates.</li><li>Ability to keep records and make reports.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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: Possession of an engineer's license of the class required by the State of Maine for the equipment to be operated. Preference will be given to those with: <ul><li>Experience in residential or commercial HVAC preferred. Candidates with a boiler license or High-Pressure Steam engineer license will be considered.</li><li>Experience in Geothermal, Solar a plus.</li><li>Journeyman Fuel Oil license or Natural gas/Propane gas tech license and or Universal Refrigeration license or a Plumbers license.</li><li>The ability to gain a Boiler Operators license within 6 months.</li><li>Valid state of Maine driver's license.</li></ul> APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. In order for us to properly determine if 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. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment. Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, y

State of Maine

Plant Maintenance Engineer I

Background Investigation

Construction

Driver's License

Electrical Engineering

Electricity

Employee Retention

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Facilities Management

HVAC

Hand Tools

Licensing

Maintenance - HVAC

Natural Gas

Plumbing

Power Plant

Property Maintenance

Property Management

Pumps

Record Keeping

Refrigeration

Reporting Skills

Telephone Skills

Track Customer Issues

Broadbean

Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Preferred Qualifications for Yard Driver:Experience driving a straight truck, roll off truck, or box truck.

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Basic Job Functions for Equipment Operator / Yard Driver:Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.<ol><li>Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.</li><li>Operate a roll off truck to load and unload roll off boxes.</li><li>2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 12p -8p and Rotating Friday/Saturday.</li><li>Monitor, clean and inspect plant production equipment to ensure proper operation.</li><li>Assist other workers as needed.</li><li>Cleanup and other duties as assigned.</li></ol>Preferred Qualifications for Yard Driver:<ol><li>Experience driving a straight truck, roll off truck, or box truck.</li></ol>

Equipment Operator/Yard Driver

Loading/Unloading

Provide support to piping service, but not limited to piping installations, welding, troubleshooting, and repair of yard water, sewer, steam condensate and plumbing systems. Job Description: This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of boiler plant, air compressors, breathing air compressors along with associated dryer/purifiers and adiabatic cooling tower.

Job Description:
This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of boiler plant, air compressors, breathing air compressors along with associated dryer/purifiers and adiabatic cooling tower. Provide support to piping service, but not limited to piping installations, welding, troubleshooting, and repair of yard water, sewer, steam condensate and plumbing systems. Operation of boiler plant and air compressors. 

Required/Preferred Education/Training:
Required:<ul><li>High School Diploma/GED.</li><li>State of Maine boiler operator's license (Grade C).</li><li>4th Class, Grade B license.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>3rd Class, Grade A license.</li><li>2nd Class, Grade AA license.</li></ul>

Required/Preferred Experience:
Required:<ul><li>5-10 years' experience in industrial/commercial plumping, pipefitting, boiler operation, waste disposal and potable water systems.</li><li>Familiarity with IBC codes.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to work steam, condensate, water and sewer systems.</li><li> Knowledge of steam distribution and condensate recovery systems.</li><li>Working knowledge and experience with operation and Maintenance of gas/oil fired boilers, air compressors and air dryers.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Maine State plumbing license. </li></ul>

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