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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Carpenter 7-E9

State of Michigan

Technology, Management and Budget

Recent

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$22.06 - $33.61

per hour

Closes

January 22, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an experienced carpenter working for Michigan's state government, handling maintenance, construction, and remodeling projects on state properties using various tools and techniques.

The role involves independent decision-making, teamwork with other tradespeople, and providing courteous customer service to building tenants and staff.

It's a good fit for a skilled journeyman carpenter who enjoys hands-on work in a supportive public service environment.

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 use independent judgment and apply carpentry procedures to work situations
  • Proficiency with a wide range of power tools and carpentry equipment
  • Strong customer service skills, including courtesy, respect, and cooperation with staff and tenants

Full Job Description

About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.


About this position:
This is the experience (journeyman) level. The employee performs a full range of carpenter assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations and may assist in training lover-level carpenters. The employee will work in concert with other carpenters and trades to perform a full range of assignments for projects on state properties as required for maintenance, construction, and remodeling. The employee will use a wide range of power tools and other equipment as used in the carpentry trade. The employee will provide customer service with courtesy, respect, and attention to detail, work cooperatively with staff, and assure all staff is customer service oriented, expressing a positive and helpful outcome to projects and during daily interactions with tenants.

View the position description here: Carpenter 7-E9

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.

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.

Additional Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

See individual position descriptions.


View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/Carpenter.pdf

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5189165