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State of Michigan

Laborer 5-E6 (Maintenance) - Coldwater Welcome Center

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$38,456 / year median in Michigan

-4% projected decline

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Job Description This position is permanent intermittent with varying hours each pay period based on workload. This position functions in a small team to provide exceptional service to guests at the Coldwater Welcome Center. The Laborer performs a wide variety of tasks requiring the use of hand and power tools and motorized equipment in order to assist in the maintenance of Welcome Center facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position also performs preventative maintenance schedules. This position operates a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 lbs. while performing grounds and facility maintenance with a truck and trailer. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform grounds and facility maintenance. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (5) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E6) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below: Laborer 5-E6 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. Required Education and Experience Education No specific amount of formal education is required. Experience Laborer 5 No specific type or amount is required. Laborer E6 One year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery equivalent to a Laborer 5. Additional Requirements and Information To be considered for this position you must: Possess a valid driver's license.
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https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/Laborer.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 . Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.