Remote Construction Secretary Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.38 - $40.32 Hourly Location : Saline, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 0701-26-13-18MFM Department: Technology, Management and Budget Opening Date: 04/29/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA) Job Description About DTMB: The 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 experienced (journeyman) level. The employee performs a full range of electrician assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations. The employee will work in concert with other Electricians and trades to perform a full range of electrician 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 appropriate to the work. The employee will provide customer service with courtesy, respect and attention to detail, work cooperatively with staff, and assure all staff are customer service oriented, expressing a positive and helpful outcome to projects and during daily interaction with tenants. View the position description here: 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. Signing Bonus:This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Up to $1,500 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees. Required Education and Experience Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience No specific type or amount is required beyond that required for licensure. Additional Requirements and Information Possession of a journeyman electrician's license. Some positions 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 Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 ELECTRN - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and a journeyman electrician's license? If so, please attach a copy of your license.

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a current State of Michigan employee?

• Yes
• No

03 Are you a current DTMB employee?

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of electrical troubleshooting experience do you have?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

05 Do you have maintenance repair experience working with 3-phase 120/208 and 277/480 VAC systems?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

06 How many years of VFD experience do you have?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

07 How many years of commercial electrical experience do you have?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

08 How many years of residential electrical experience do you have?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

09 How many years of motor control wiring experience do you have?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

10 Do you have computer experience?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

11 Do you have experience reading blueprints?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

12 Do you have experience using a computerized maintenance management system?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

13 Do you have maintenance repair experience working with other skilled trades as a team to resolve customer service issues?

• None
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 7 years
• More than 7 years

14 This position requires access to high-security facilities. Continued employment of the successful candidate depends on successfully passing thorough criminal history background checks. Are you still interested in this position?

• Yes
• No

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