Refrigeration Mechanic

Position Summary

Inspect, plan and coordinate the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems. This position must 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.

Educational 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.

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.