Bridge Worker 6-E8 - Painter (Mackinac Bridge)
State of Michigan
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Painter 7-E9 - 2nd Shift
State of Michigan
Technology, Management and Budget
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$21.79 - $33.61
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves painting and maintaining buildings on state properties in Michigan, including tasks for upkeep, new construction, and renovations, often using power tools and working on the second shift.
The role requires teamwork with other tradespeople, providing polite customer service to tenants, and possibly helping oversee project quality and estimates.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on painting experience who enjoys practical work in a government setting and can handle independent decision-making.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For Painter 7: No specific experience required
- For Painter 8: Two years assisting skilled tradespeople in painting
- For Painter E9: Four years in painting trade, including two years equivalent to Painter 8
- Ability to use power tools and equipment for painting tasks
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on courtesy and cooperation
- Pass background checks for access to secure state facilities
Full Job Description
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:
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.
As part of this position, you will be required to successfully pass additional background checks in order to obtain access to the secure facilities where work is performed.
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
Painter 7
No specific type or amount required.
Painter 8
Two years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the painting trade.
Painter E9
Four years of experience in the painting trade, including two years equivalent to a Painter 8.
Additional Information
Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 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/P/Painter.pdf
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