Building Control Specialist - (8a.m. - 4p.m. Tuesday -Saturday)

Bureau of General Services 

Property Manangement Division

Building Control Specialist 

(8a.m. - 4p.m. Tuesday -Saturday)

Opening Date: August 22, 2025

Closing Date: September 5, 2025

Job Class Code: 1005
Grade: 18
Salary: $18.37 – $26.28/Hourly  
Position Number: 004550601

PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services has one immediate vacancy in the Bureau of General Services in Augusta for Building Control Specialist.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is structural and craft work at a technician level 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.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

• Operates multiple central computerized monitoring systems in order to ensure occupant comfort, comply with energy policy guidelines, and maintaining building security.


• Operates various telecommunications equipment in order to receive and dispatch information.


• Enters information into logs (manual and computerized) in order to maintain record of communications and building control shift activities.


• Dispatches watchpersons, custodians, trades, and Law Enforcement personnel in response to audible and visual alarms in order to maintain prescribed environmental and security conditions.


• Receives incoming phone calls, analyzes problems, and takes appropriate action in order to resolve problems, and ensure compliance with building operational policies and guidelines.


• Reviews and verifies content of agency request for building access in order to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures and to produce appropriate card access.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to follow and understand established operating procedures.


• Ability to follow authorized building access rules and procedures.


• Ability to operate a central computerized monitoring system, ID Access Card Systems and recognize abnormal environmental and security conditions.


• Knowledge of basic operation and functions of telecommunications equipment.


• Ability to use two-way radios, one-way beepers, telephone, computer terminal, CCTV monitors, keyboard interface, and related monitoring equipment.


• Ability to monitor multiple field operations simultaneously by computer terminal, radio and dispatch emergency personnel.


• Ability to receive and transmit messages accurately and clearly.


• Ability to remain calm under stress and to work under pressure.


• Ability to make independent judgements and decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Must be able to pass a CJIS fingerprint background check

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:

• Work-Life Fit – 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

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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