Carpenter I Jobs

The primary responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Preparation for metal framing, finishing, painting, and decorating of wall surfaces
• Maintain power equipment
• Update and maintain the interior of the House Office Building and the Capitol Building
• Hang pictures upon request
• Mechanically inclined to change blades, belts, dust collection system filters, etc.
• Build frames and create specialty matting for tributes, bill signing, and pictures
• Repair restoration furniture for offices located in the Capitol Building

All assigned work activities will be executed in conformance with established occupational hazard and safety rules. Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm

This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time
Full time employees receive 26 vacation and leave days per year
Holidays
State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.

Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedule options are available in many jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits
Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.

Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).