Refrigeration Mechanic Licensed E10 (HVAC Technician) Bureau of Field Services

At the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan’s highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic Licensed E10 – HVAC Technician for our Bureau of Field Services Team. We are looking for someone, ideally in each of these areas, who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!  

This position serves as a licensed refrigeration and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic and is responsible for performing emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems at Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) facilities statewide. This position is also responsible for obtaining proper permits, as required by law/appropriate building code regulations, and performing maintenance, repair, and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, and humidity control systems. Assists and/or collaborates on maintenance/repair work related to other skilled trade professions and utilizes the computerized maintenance management system. This position also provides technical and operational facilities maintenance support for and under the umbrella of the Bureau of Field Services (BFS) core functions and other duties as assigned. 

Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., multiple types of vehicle/trailer combinations) when performing general loading/unloading and transportation of supplies, equipment, and material.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Refrigeration Mechanic Licensed E10 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Refrigeration Mechanic Licensed E10 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.  

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.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Refrigeration Mechanic 10

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.

Refrigeration Mechanic 10

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 workers.

To be considered for this position you must: 

• Possess a Mechanical Contractors license at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a Mechanical Contractors license with classifications 2, 5 and 7 which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Possess a Commercial Learner's permit at the time of hire. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group A with an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position. 
• Possess a universal certification in compliance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 as amended which must be obtained within three months from the date of hire into the position and must be maintained throughout employment in the position.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/R/RefrigerationMechanicLicensed.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

This position is a Test-Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.  

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

Salary : $32 - $44