Maintenance Mechanic 10

Full Job Description

Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and buildings at the Thumb Correctional Facility. Perform minor electrical repairs, as allowed by code. Work on facility grounds and grounds equipment. Supervise prisoner work crews. Maintain and repair boilers, circulating pumps, refrigeration equipment, unit heaters, water heaters, and plumbing repairs. Install and service electric motors, air compressors, and air conditioning equipment. Service and repair appliances, such as fans, toaster, washing machines. Replace fuses, light bulbs, circuit breakers, electric switches and other electrical equipment. Prepares paint, finish surfaces, and equipment using paint brushes, sanders, scrapers and other paint tools. Perform grounds maintenance, mowing grass, sewer samples and snow removal. The Maintenance Mechanic is a senior level position responsible for the oversight of prisoner crews.

This is a drug and alcohol randomly tested position.

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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

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) 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.

**** 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)