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Carpenter 7-E9 - Maintenance & Construction Unit
State of Michigan
Department of State
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$22.06 - $33.61
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves performing hands-on carpentry tasks like building and repairing structures under supervision, while learning skills and helping other construction workers in a state government maintenance unit.
It's a full-time role with benefits, focused on supporting building occupancy services in Michigan.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in woodworking or construction who enjoys physical work and team collaboration.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For Carpenter 7: No specific experience required
- For Carpenter 8: Two years assisting skilled trades workers in carpentry
- For Carpenter E9: Four years in carpentry, including two years equivalent to Carpenter 8
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
- Clear criminal background check
- No use of AI in application process
Full Job Description
POSITION DUTIES - The employee performs carpentry work under the direction of a supervisor or Crew Leader while developing carpentry skills and performing other essential trade duties. This works with construction trades people in the performance of their duties, responsibilities, and the completion of their tasks, as well as supporting other areas within Occupancy Services Division (OSD) as needed.
Position Description Carpenter 7-E9
APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is full-time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.
MDOSJOBS
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Carpenter 7 - No specific type or amount is required.
Carpenter 8 - Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the carpentry trade.
Carpenter E9 - Four years of experience in the carpentry trade, including two years equivalent to a Carpenter 8.
Carpenter 8 - Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the carpentry trade.
Carpenter E9 - Four years of experience in the carpentry trade, including two years equivalent to a Carpenter 8.
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.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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