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Trades Helper E6 (Hartwick Pines Sign Shop)

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Trades Helper E6 (Hartwick Pines Sign Shop)

Salary

$22.06 - $28.28 Hourly

Location

Grayling, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-26-PARK-001

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

11/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

The employee shall perform various types of sign production including but not limited to use of High-Density Overlay (HDO), sandblasted lumber, metal and other new materials. The employee shall learn and utilize design software to develop and improve department signage. This position will contribute to the safety, maintenance, cleanliness, restoration, and preservation activities at the DNR Sign Shop and State facilities. The employee shall regard their personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public, as their personal responsibility.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/750126PARK001PD.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

No specific type or amount is required.

Experience

One year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades.

Additional Requirements and Information

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the commercial driver's license issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

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

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan 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 an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

02

TRADEHLP – Do you possess at least one year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you hold a skilled trades certification (i.e. journeyman plumber, welder, carpenter, electrician, equipment operator, etc.)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If yes, please indicate the skilled trades certification you possess. If no, please type N/A.

05

How much on-the-job experience do you possess with carpentry?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

06

How much experience do you have with wood working tools and equipment?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

07

How much on-the-job experience do you possess with sign fabrication?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

08

How much experience do you have with metal working tools and equipment?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

09

From the following computer applications, please select those that you have experience using.

+ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

+ Adobe Illustrator

+ Design Software

+ Geographic information Systems (GIS)

+ Databases

+ None

10

How much experience do you have in design software?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

11

How much experience do you have with facilities maintenance and construction?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

12

How much experience do you have with the maintenance of trail systems, buildings, grounds keeping or landscaping?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

13

How much experience do you have with leading and/or coordinating projects, staff, and operations?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

14

How much experience do you have maintaining and operating specialized vehicles and/or equipment such as: tractor, gator, plow truck, etc.?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

15

Have you previously worked for or are you a current Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ employee?

+ Yes

+ No

16

QOL - How did you hear about this job?

+ Department Employee or co-worker

+ Family or Friend

+ College Career Fair

+ State of Michigan Career Fair

+ Summer Youth Employment Participant

+ Civil Service Vacancy Site

+ Department Website

+ Other

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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