Maintenance Mechanic

This position is being reposted to include the E levels (7-E9) to expand the applicant pool. If you previously applied for this position, you do no need to reapply.

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This position installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and other facility components. It also manages the heating/chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, tanks/heat exchangers, and HVAC equipment. The role includes preparing reports and maintaining records for these systems. The technician orders materials, ensures code compliance, trains, and supervises maintenance staff and contractors. Work orders include preventive maintenance and material and labor estimates for proper purchasing and distribution.

The position also assigns and oversees on‑site contractor work, inspecting it for proper installation, maintenance, and repair.

Employees install, maintain, repair, and inspect plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other facility components. Responsibilities also cover heating/chilled water systems—boilers, chillers, pumps, tanks/heat exchangers, and HVAC equipment—ensuring proper operations. The technician orders materials, meets required codes, completes assigned work orders, performs preventive maintenance, and maintains grounds areas.

View the job specification here.

View the Maintenance Mechanic 10 position description here.

View the Maintenance Mechanic 7‑E9 position description here.

PLEASE NOTE:
The final classification/level will be determined by the qualifications of the preferred candidate.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

• Maintenance Mechanic 7: No specific type or amount is required.
• 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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

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.

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 (

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Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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