Maintenance Mechanic 8-10

State of Michigan • Kincheloe, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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 is required to 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.

Requirements

• Completion of high school.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must complete a drug test within 24 hrs. of a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical system components.
• Repair & servicing of heating systems, pumps, air compressors, furniture, appliances, tools, building components, food preparation equipment, plumbing & other misc. items.
• Hiring, training of and supervising prisoner work crews.
• Inspect the work completed by prisoner work crews.
• Complete assignments without direct supervision, using independent judgment to make decisions relating to specific work situations.
• Responsible for other specific duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED