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State of Michigan Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - West Zone/Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - West Zone/Grand Rapids
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Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 - West Zone/Grand Rapids
Salary
$22.06 - $33.61 Hourly
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
0701-26-13-45MFM
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date
04/06/2026
Closing Date
4/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (https://youtu.be/H_IrVnVjcoA) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.
About this position:
The employee will work in concert with other trainees and trades to perform a full range of maintenance mechanic assignments for projects on state properties as required for maintenance, construction, and remodeling. The employee will develop skills to use a wide range of power tools and other equipment appropriate to the work. The employee will develop interpersonal skills to provide customer service with courtesy, respect, and attention to detail. This person will work cooperatively with staff and assure a customer service orientation by expressing a positive and helpful attitude with daily interaction on related subjects.
View the position description here: Maintenance Mechanic 7-E9 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MAINMCHEC4.26.pdf)
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment . DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.
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 - 10
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
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
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
Are you a current employee of DTMB, State Facilities Administration?
Yes
No
04
How many years of experience do you have with maintenance repair of HVAC systems?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
05
How many years of experience do you have with plumbing?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
06
How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing pumps, valves, and controls?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
07
How many years of experience do you have reading blueprints?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
08
How many years of experience do you have working in a computerized maintenance management system?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
09
How many years of experience do you have working in office buildings?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
10
How many years of experience do you have with electrical?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
11
How many years of experience do you have in basic computer use such email, using Word or Google Docs, internet searches, etc.?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
12
How many years of experience do you have providing customer service?
No experience/knowledge
1-2 years of experience
3-5 years of experience
5+ years of experience
13
What sets you apart from other candidates who are applying for this position?
14
This position works 8 hours per day somewhere between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; are you willing to work this scheduled shift?
Yes
No
15
Scenario situation needing your response: It’s Friday afternoon and nearly time to close down for the weekend. You have experienced a stressful week with motors breaking, alarms going off with no understanding as to why, and you are exhausted from trying to troubleshoot. Your family has weekend plans for cleaning up from the winter’s weather and the facility had a major HVAC shutdown and your supervisor calls everyone on the team to come in and help. What is your response?
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Address
DTMB-HR@michigan.gov
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
Attn: HR Office
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb
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