Salary: $33.16 - $45.27 Hourly
Location : Coldwater, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4718-27-0001-CNN
Department: Corrections - Lakeland Correctional Facility
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Job DescriptionOversee and assist the electrical needs of Lakeland Correctional Facility. Direct operations of the electrical shop which includes the prisoner work crews. Responsible for tools and equipment. Maintain electrical service, communication and security systems for the facility. New electrical installations. This position is the recognized resource to inspect and ensure all work complies with state and local regulations and applicable standards. This is a drug and alcohol tested position.
Experience and Education Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
ExperienceOne year of electrical trade experience equivalent to an Electrician Licensed 9.
Additional Requirements and InformationPossession of a journeyman electrician's license.
Some positions may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
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This position is eligible for $0.40/hour pay premium.
This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Updated: 2/28/24
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ELECTRN - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and a journeyman electrician's license? If so, please attach a copy of your license.
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Have you attached a copy of your journeyman's electrician's license?
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Have you provided the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor? This is a requirement.
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*CORR01 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
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*CORR02 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
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*CORR03 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A
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*CORR04 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will complete a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
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*CORR05 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I will be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e-mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e-mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
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*CORR06 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
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*CORR07 - I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review, please select the appropriate answer below.
- Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
- I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent-in-law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.
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*CORR08 - If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict, please enter N/A.
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*CORR09 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
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*CORR10 - IF you answered yes to the question above, please identify which department, former name if used and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
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