Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Title

Refrigeration Mechanic

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.

Inspect, plan and coordinate the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems. This position is to comply with all applicable department policies, procedures, MIOSHA standards and laws while performing required duties. Instructs and supervises skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled 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. Ninety percent of the duties of this position are performed within the secure perimeter of the facility and with prisoner contact.

Education 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.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications See individual position descriptions. The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996. View the entire job specification at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to…