Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - MCTI

State of Michigan; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and facility systems in a 24/7 residential training facility. The role requires hands-on problem solving and reliability improvements.

This is an in-person, onsite position with after-hours calls for emergencies and snow removal; pre-employment checks apply, and work occurs in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades.
• Four years of experience assisting skilled trades workers, including two years at a Mechanics level.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and repair machinery, equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, continuous operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and identify long-term reliability improvements.
• Handle grounds maintenance, painting, and repair of furniture/buildings fixtures.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies and snow removal as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical trades

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations in a 24/7 residential training facility. This role performs both preventive and corrective maintenance and helps identify long-term reliability improvements. This position is also responsible for grounds maintenance, painting, repair of furniture and building fixtures. Employee may be called in after hours for maintenance emergencies and/or snow removal.

This position is in-person and onsite. This position does not have the potential for the chosen candidate to apply for a flexible/hybrid schedule.

Maintenance Mechanic 7-9 - Position Description Summary

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Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Maintenance Mechanic 7

No specific type or amount is required.

Maintenance Mechanic 8

Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades.

Maintenance Mechanic E9

Four years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including two years equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic 8.

Maintenance Mechanic 8 - 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.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment. Upon appointment, All work must be performed in Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The department reserves the right to close this posting at any time if it is determined that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.

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