Facility Technician jobs in Augusta, ME

**must apply directly at www.pwd.org, and complete our on line application

The Portland Water District (PWD) is seeking a Facility Technician I to join our Facilities Team!! The current hourly rate for this position is $25.98 for 6-month probationary period, regular rate increases to $27.34 after probationary period.

Our Facilities Technician I will perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the PWD’’s facilities. The successful candidate will have proven experience in carpentry, pipefitting and plumbing, masonry, painting, electrical, and boiler/HVAC. Perform Land Reserve maintenance, grounds maintenance, and other related tasks.

To apply, or view the detailed job description, please visit our website at www.pwd.org

The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to function in a team environment, with associated positive communication and problem-solving skills and the commitment to share skills and ideas with colleagues. They will have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in performing work in an industrial or commercial environment. Will need basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows, Word for Windows and E-mail. Must be able to meet approved physical and medical standards, including confined space entry.

A State of Maine CDL Class A or B license is required to be achieved within two years of hire – we will train you!! Must be a high school graduate of equivalent, and possess a valid State of Maine driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Our rich benefit plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.. Please view our complete 2024 benefit guide at www.pwd.org.

PWD is an EOE, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.98 - $27.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Facilities Maintenance experience do you have? In what environment?
• Do you have a CDL?
• Do you have experience in a digital work order system? Is so, in what program?

Work Location: In person