Automotive Mechanic 7-E9 - Grounds Crew

$44,554 - $67,870/Yr

State of Michigan - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lansing, MI

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Automotive Mechanic 7-E9 position within the Department of Technology, Management and Budget involves performing minor engine repairs and maintenance on specialized motorized equipment used for grounds maintenance at the Capitol and Secondary Complex. The role requires the employee to develop skills to become a journey-level mechanic, operating various equipment for tasks such as snow removal and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor engine repairs and adjustments.
• Develop skills to become a journey-level mechanic.
• Operate various equipment for snow removal, mowing, and landscaping.
• Maintain specialized motorized equipment and hand/power tools.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Automotive Mechanic 7: No specific experience required.
• Automotive Mechanic 8: Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Automotive Mechanic E9: Four years of experience in vehicle repair and maintenance, including two years equivalent to an Automotive Mechanic 8.
• Completion of a recognized vocational training program in automotive mechanics may substitute for experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions.
• Vacation and sick leave between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays each year.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Military pay differential for guard or reserves.
• Tax-advantaged programs including FSA and HSA.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Tuition reduction for eligible employees and family members.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 a year for education and training.