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Carpenter 10 - Maintenance & Construction Unit
State of Michigan
Department of State
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$26.83 - $36.62
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced carpenter in the State of Michigan's Department of State, where you'll handle advanced woodworking tasks like building custom cabinets, remodeling offices, and leading junior carpenters on special projects.
It also involves planning work without blueprints, keeping records, and managing supplies.
A good fit would be someone with over five years in carpentry who enjoys creative problem-solving and team oversight in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years of experience in the carpentry trade
- At least one year of experience equivalent to a Carpenter 9 level
- Ability to perform complex, non-routine carpentry tasks
- Skills in overseeing and directing lower-level carpenters
- Proficiency in building specialty items like cabinets and counters
- Experience with record keeping, procurement, and project design without blueprints
Full Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - This advanced level carpenter is responsible for a variety of duties in the Department of State’s carpenter shop. This position is responsible for the more complex, non-routine carpentry assignments and overseeing the work of lower-level carpenters in the work unit. Responsibilities also include building specialty cabinets and counters, work surfaces, special projects, and any advanced carpentry-affiliated work dealing with and assisting Department units in remodeling and preparing offices and exhibits. This position involves record keeping, procurement, and design without the benefit of drawings/blueprints and special assignments/projects that require analytical work in developing and scheduling work.
Position Description Carpenter 10
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is full-time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
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Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Carpenter 10
Five years of experience in the carpentry trade, including one year equivalent to a Carpenter E9.Additional 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.Please attach a resume and cover letter. Failure to attach these documents may result in your application being screened out.
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.
The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.
View the job specification at: Carpenter Job Specification
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