Trader Hourly Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.14 - $43.98 Hourly
Location : Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 0701-26-13-79MFM
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
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:
Functions as a first-line supervisor coordinating and directing the work of subordinate trades staff in a complex work area. This position is responsible for Zone 6, comprised of a cluster of buildings referred to as a zone. Serves as the overall Building Trades Supervisor in the Building Operations Division supervising the operations of state occupied buildings and skilled trades staff. Responsibilities include coordination, direction and scheduling of labor and trades personnel and their work relating to the repair and maintenance of state owned and operated facilities. Oversee the safe use of equipment and materials, inspects work, equipment, and tools to ensure compliance with codes, guidelines, and safety standards. Selects and assigns staff and ensures proper labor
relations and conditions of employment are maintained. Ensures proper completion and documentation of preventative maintenance in a computerized maintenance management system. Ensures proper collection of equipment information and operating conditions. Manages storage and integrity of electronic
data (relating to commercial buildings/equip and conditions). Ensures proper analysis of data and use of data to maximize energy efficiencies and equipment longevity while minimizing downtime. 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. Assumes Facilities Supervisor 14's duties during his/her absence.
View the position description here: BTS 12
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. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT
Required Education and Experience
Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Building Trades Supervisor 12Three years of experience equivalent to the experienced level in a recognized skilled trade or one year equivalent to a crew leader in a recognized skilled trade.
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
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BLDTSPV2 - Do you possess at least the education typically acquired through completion of high school?

• Yes
• No

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BLDTSPV2 - do you possess at least three years of experience equivalent to the experienced level in a recognized skilled trade or one year equivalent to a crew leader in a recognized skilled trade?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in a recognized skilled trade?

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

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How many years of experience do you have in supervising multiple skilled trades?

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

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Do you have maintenance repair experience with or thorough knowledge of HVAC systems?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing buildings or building 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

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How many years of experience do you have coordinating activities by scheduling work assignments?

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

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Do you have maintenance repair experience with or thorough knowledge of steam systems?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

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Do you have maintenance repair experience with or thorough knowledge of plumbing?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

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Do you have electrical experience?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

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Do you have experience reading blueprints?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5+ years

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Do you have experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system?

• No experience/knowledge
• Less than or equal to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years

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Are you willing to work a standard work schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work overtime and/or on-call, as needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question