Refrigeration Technician – Secure Facility Maintenance

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

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to inspect, plan, and coordinate the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems within a secure facility.

Role includes supervising prisoners performing the listed duties, developing material orders and specifications, and monitoring inventories and maintenance requests, with 90% of work conducted inside the facility perimeter and involving prisoner contact.

Qualifications

• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Five years of experience in the HVAC or refrigeration mechanic trade, such as heating and cooling, hydronic heating, refrigeration cooling, or mechanical contractor or inspector, including one year equivalent to a Refrigeration Mechanic E9.
• Completion of a vocational training program in refrigeration mechanics that includes commercial or industrial level instruction may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades people.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, plan and coordinate the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems.
• Instructs and supervises prisoners in performing the above listed duties.
• Develops material orders and specifications as well as monitors material inventories.
• Processes and monitors work requests and preventative maintenance database.

Skills

HVAC/refrigeration experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to inspect, plan, and coordinate the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems within a secure facility.

Role includes supervising prisoners performing the listed duties, developing material orders and specifications, and monitoring inventories and maintenance requests, with 90% of work conducted inside the facility perimeter and involving prisoner contact.