Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - MCTI
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Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - MCTI
Salary
$21.42 - $32.63 Hourly
Location
Plainwell, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
1801-25-ET-MRS-149
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Opening Date
09/12/2025
Closing Date
9/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more atwww.michigan.gov/LEO.
This position functions as a maintenance mechanic for a 24/7 residential training facility. This position has the responsibility to install, maintain, repair, and inspect mechanical equipment, electrical and HVAC systems. This position is also responsible for grounds maintenance, painting, repair of furniture and building fixtures. Must also have the ability to maintain a supply of parts and tools as well as work with the instructional staff to maintain all trade equipment to keep training classrooms in operation. Employee may be called in after hours for maintenance emergencies and/or snow removal.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Maintenance%20Mech%209-PD%208-18-25%20(2).pdf)
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Maintenance Mechanic 8 - 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.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: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 your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
MAINMCH - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
MAINMCHE - Please select your level of experience:
No specific @type of experience
At least two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades OR completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electrical trades.
At least four years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including two years equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic 8; OR Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including two years equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic 8, and the completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electrical trades.
03
Identify your maintenance repair experience with, or thorough knowledge of, HVAC systems.
None
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 or more years
04
Identify your maintenance repair experience with, or thorough knowledge of, plumbing.
None
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 or more years
05
Identify your maintenance repair experience with, or thorough knowledge of, maintaining and repairing pumps, valves, and controls.
None
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 or more years
06
How many years of experience do you have working at a 24/7 residential facility?
None
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 or more years
07
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out).
Yes
No
08
Do you possess a drinking water operator license?
Yes
No
09
This position may require Maintenance staff to be called in after hours, weekends, holidays for snow removal and/or emergencies. Will this be a problem?
Yes
No
10
1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee
A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee
11
1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!
College/University Career Services Office
College/University Career Fair
Employee Referral
GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace
Handshake
Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services
Michigan Works! Agency
Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
NEOGOV job alert
Veterans Organization
X (previously Twitter)
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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran's Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.
13
1801 - Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Address
leo-ohr@michigan.gov
PO Box 30714
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-241-9868
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/leo
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