MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 10

State of Michigan; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan – Department of Corrections seeks a Maintenance Mechanic 10 at its Cooper Street or Special Alternative Incarceration Facility. The role focuses on supervising inmate work crews, installing new equipment, and performing preventative maintenance on facilities’ buildings and grounds to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in mechanical or electrical trades, with the ability to order materials, manage supplies, and support facility

Qualifications

• Five years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including one year equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic E9.
• Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electrical trades may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned inmates on work crews for facility maintenance.
• Install new equipment and perform preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Ensure materials and equipment are in supply and ordered as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical trades knowledge

Electrical trades knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posting number: 4752-26-0021LR

Department: Corrections - Cooper Street Correctional Facility or Special Alternative Incarceration Facility

Job classification: Maintenance Mechanic 10

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections

Summary

The position is primarily and essentially responsible for performing work required or deemed necessary by the administration of the facility. This position is responsible to supervise assigned inmates on work crew in all the maintenance of the facility; installing new equipment along with the preventative maintenance on all the buildings and grounds at the facility; ensuring materials and equipment are in supply and ordered as needed.

MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer - Gold 2026 seal

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Link: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans

Examples of duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Five years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including one year equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic E9.

Qualifications

Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electrical trades may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers.

Supplemental information

Some positions in this job series may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.
Some positions in this job series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

Position Description

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).
READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training. PLEASE NOTE: Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.