Maintenance Mechanic 8-10

State of Michigan; Kincheloe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections invites applications for a Maintenance Mechanic-A 10 in Michigan. The role involves maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical system components, including heating systems, pumps, air compressors, plumbing, and other building equipment within a correctional facility.

You will hire, train, and supervise prisoner work crews, inspect their work, and perform assignments with independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of mechanical systems
• Experience with heating systems, pumps, air compressors
• Ability to repair and install building equipment and related items
• Substitution: vocational training in mechanical/electrical trades may replace two years of experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install mechanical system components within a correctional facility
• Service heating systems, pumps, air compressors, plumbing, and other equipment
• Hire, train, and supervise prisoner work crews; inspect their work
• Complete assignments with independent judgment and without direct supervision
• Work outside and inside the secure perimeter of the facility

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical trades

Mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The function of the position is the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical system components. Including repair & servicing of heating systems, pumps, air compressors, furniture, appliances, tools, building components, food preparation equipment, plumbing & other misc. items, located within the property of a correctional facility. The position will require hiring, training of and supervising prisoner work crews. The position will inspect the work completed by prisoner work crews. The position will complete assignments without direct supervision, using independent judgment to make decisions relating to specific work situations, and be responsible for other specific duties as assigned by the supervisor. Employee works outside and inside the secure perimeter of a multi level Correctional facility.

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 here.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• 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 10 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.

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).

This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position. Applicants are required to complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.

• Position Description: Maintenance Mechanic-A 10
• Position Description: Maintenance Mechanic-Experienced Level

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