Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9/10
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Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9/10
Salary
$22.06 - $36.62 Hourly
Location
Marquette, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-26-FOD-013
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
3/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9
This position provides support for the Western UP Administrative Area and serves as a point of contact for a wide range of maintenance mechanic assignments according to established methods, guidelines, and procedures. This position performs building repairs and maintenance duties for numerous facilities within the facilities and operations work area. Employee is expected to make independent decisions related to projects. This position works with State Workers in performing their daily assignments. Assists the Administrative Manager to facilitate various DNR construction projects, renovations and remodels. This position requires some mechanical knowledge regarding HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and some ability to repair and build furniture and other building components as required.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Maintenance%20Mechanic%20E%20PD.pdf)
Maintenance 10
This position provides maintenance support for department facilities in the western upper peninsula. This position is the recognized resource performing a wide range of maintenance and operational assignments according to established codes, methods, guidelines, and procedures. Primary duties include building repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance duties for numerous department facilities in broad geographic work areas. This position will coordinate their work load, budgeting and scheduling needs and expectations with the appropriate administrative manager. The incumbent is expected to make independent decisions related to project materials, resources needed and methods of execution. This position will at times serve as a project leader for various construction projects, renovations and remodels throughout the state where they will be expected to assign, oversee and monitor work of state workers and additional department work crews.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20MaintenanceMechanic%2010%20WUP.pdf)
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.
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) 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.
If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Some positions in this job series may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.
Some positions in this job series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/M/MaintenanceMechanic.pdf
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
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MAINMCH - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
MAINMCH - 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.
At least five years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including one year equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic E9; OR Three years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the mechanical or electrical trades, including one year equivalent to a Maintenance Mechanic E9, and the completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical or electrical trades.
03
MAINMCH - Do you possess a certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
Yes
No
04
Please indicate in which of the following areas you have had formal training. Only check areas for which you have attended a specific training or workshop.
College course work and/or possession of a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Repair.
Skilled Trades Certification (i.e. journeyman plumber, carpenter, electrician or lineman) or Michigan licensed residential builder.
Certified/Licensed in waste water treatment, pesticide applicator, automotive/equipment repair, welding or related skilled trades.
None
05
How many years of experience do you have assisting skilled trade workers in the construction, mechanical or electrical trades?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
06
How many years of experience do you have leading skilled trade workers in the construction, mechanical or electrical trades?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have assisting skilled trade workers in the repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
08
How many years of experience do you have leading skilled trade workers in the repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
09
How many years of experience do you have preparing reports and conducting inspections?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have with the State of Michigan?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
11
How many years of experience do you have procuring material and estimating labor costs?
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
12
How many years of experience do you have working from blueprints, sketches and drawings
None
Less than 1 year
1-4 years
4 years or more
13
Do you have experience in managing and working with budget constraints?
Yes
No
14
Please give an example of your experience in managing and working with budget constraints. If none, please indicate N/A.
15
Do you have any experience in developing and managing projects or programs?
Yes
No
16
Please give an example of your experience in developing and managing projects or programs. If none, please indicate N/A
17
Do you have experience with a safety program or have knowledge of safety procedures for proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures?
Yes
No
18
Please describe your knowledge and experiences with a safety program or safety procedures for proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures. If none, please indicate N/A
19
Please select all those you have experience in doing:
Roadway Snow removal
Walkway Snow removal
Roof Snow Removal
Mowing
Seeding
Tree Planting
Leaf Removal
Hazard Tree Surveying and Removal
Ice control on roadways and walkways
Knowledge and experience with maintenance and repair or commercial generators.
Pest control
Wood work and use of wood shop machinery
Boiler systems
Lighting and electrical systems
Kitchen Equipment maintenance
Trouble shooting of technology equipment such as computers, wifi connections, and phone systems.
Drinking water sampling and testing
None
20
Please select all the equipment you have knowledge and experience in using and maintaining:
Lawnmower
Weed Whips
Chainsaws
Leaf Blowers
Snow plow (Mounted on vehicles
Hand Tools
Power Tools
None
21
Please select all the @types of different piping materials you have experience with:
Cooper
Galvanized
PVC
CPVC
PEX
Cast Iron
Black Iron
None
22
Do you have any purchasing experience such as maintaining, ordering and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment?
Yes
No
23
Please describe your experience in purchasing experience such as maintaining, ordering and inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. If none, please indicate N/A.
24
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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