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State of Michigan Trades Helper E6 - Occupancy Services Division (Limited Term) in Lansing, Michigan
Trades Helper E6 - Occupancy Services Division (Limited Term)
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Trades Helper E6 - Occupancy Services Division (Limited Term)
Salary
$42,432.00 - $54,392.00 Annually
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
2301-24-BFS045
Department
Department of State
Opening Date
09/11/2024
Closing Date
9/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
THE EXPIRATION DATE IS SCHEDULED TO END 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENTS MAY EXPIRE SOONER OR MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE SCHEDULED END DATE.
POSITION DUTIES - This position performs a variety of tasks requiring the use of hand and power tools and motorized equipment in order to assist in the maintenance of Michigan Department of State leased buildings.
Position Description Trades Helper (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRADEHLP6PD.pdf)
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - Limited Term position. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
MDOSJOBS
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
One year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades.
Additional Requirements and Information
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. 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.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
Special Position Requirements:
Position requires incumbent possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, in accordance with agency’s driving record standards.
Must possess and maintain a valid fork truck operator license (if not forklift certified at time of applying, work area with train and certify new employees upon hire) within six months of appointment date.
View the job specification at: Job Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TradesHelper.pdf)
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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.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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TRADEHLP – Do you possess at least one year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades?
Yes
No
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
03
If you answered "yes" to question #2, please provide your driver's license number and state of issuance. Failure to do so may eliminate you from the selections process.
04
Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State "Secretary of State"?
Yes
No
05
If you answered "yes" to question #4, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #4, please enter "none".
06
Indicate the amount of experience you have with electrical wiring, communication wiring, and coax cabling.
No experience
0 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 or more years
07
Can you decipher and follow written, and verbal instructions as well as utilize computers and/or smart devices for communication purposes?
Yes
No
08
Select the number of years of experience you possess installing structures and fixtures such as windows, doors and molding. (if you possess this experience, you must document it in your application/resume to allow for accurate screening)
More than 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
Less than 1 year
None
09
Are you able to work in a vigorous construction setting where repetitive heavy lifting of over 50lbs is required?
Yes
No
10
Are you able to work flexible schedules where nonstandard hours could be worked, along with overnight stays and frequent in-state travel?
Yes
No
11
Please select all that apply from the options below: (Note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS.
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory performance rating within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Department of State
Address
SOSEmployment@michigan.gov
P.O. Box 30775
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
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