MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 10

State-of-Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to supervise inmates on work crews and perform maintenance across the facility. The role includes installing equipment, preventative maintenance, and ensuring materials and tools are stocked for ongoing operations.

Required five years of experience in mechanical or electrical trades, with high school diploma. Some positions may require pesticide certification or a CDL as applicable. Travel overnight may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma typically required.
• Five years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in mechanical or electrical trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates on work crews for facility maintenance.
• Install new equipment and perform preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Order materials and equipment as needed and ensure supplies are available.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical trades

Mechanical trades

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pesticide applicator certification

Commercial driver’s license

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/M/MaintenanceMechanic.pdf

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.

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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).

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.