Plant Maintenance Engineer II - Augusta

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Bureau of General Services

Plant Maintenance Engineer II

Opening Date:  July 31, 2026

Closing Date:  August 14, 2026

 
Grade / Admin Unit:  22 / Supervisory

Job Class Code: 8272
Salary: $54,477.28 - $76,752.40*/ Hourly (*Includes 10% recruitment and retention stipend)  
Position Number: 004553858

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: This is structural/craft work as the engineer-in-charge of a large high-pressure steam generating plant and of the maintenance and repair of water, heating, and electric systems in a state institution. Work includes overseeing the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a large steam generating plant including the assignment of tasks to skilled tradesmen. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Assigns, schedules, reviews, and appraises the work of employees engaged in heating, ventilating, plumbing, water, and electrical systems in order to direct the work force.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of master and journeymen electricians, plumbers, boiler engineers, and boiler operators in order to ensure proper plant operation and maintenance.
• Coordinates the total plant and building operations with the Superintendent of Buildings in order to participate in general plant management.
• Directs and conducts preventive maintenance program for all electrical, plumbing, and boiler equipment in order to avoid breakdown and unnecessary repair.
• Assists in developing the five year plant maintenance plan for the institution in order to participate in long term planning.
• Keeps records and prepares reports on plant operation and maintenance in order to ensure proper documentation.
• Plans inventory and authorizes ordering of spare parts of all equipment in order to ensure required materials are on hand and to minimize system downtime.
• Inspects, installs, and repairs electrical equipment in order to ensure equipment is maintained and in working order.
• Inspects heating and air conditioning plants in order to identify occupational hazards and enforce safety precautions of mechanical trades.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the current principles, practices, and techniques of high pressure steam generating plant operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the plumbing, heating, and electrical trades, codes, and systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trades and high pressure steam generating plant operation.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and/or unskilled workers.
• Ability to develop maintenance schedules.
• Ability to develop a 5 year plan.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure 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 a Boiler Engineer's license of the class required by ordinance of the municipality in which the plant is located.