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Plumber E9 Print ( Apply  Plumber E9 Salary $22.05 - $37.29 Hourly Location Westland, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number WRPH-035-FILL Department Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Opening Date 03/14/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA) Description Benefits Questions Job Description The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. ( Performs duties as a plumber regarding the plumbing systems and repair work at the installation. Duties include inspection of maintenance of and or repair of faucets, toilets, fire system piping, gas line, drains, sinks, etc.; and assisting the Maintenance Mechanics and other Building Trades as necessary to include grounds maintenance. To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions ( If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Required Education and Experience Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Plumber 8 Two years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the plumbing trade. Plumber E9 Four years of experience in the plumbing trade, including two years equivalent to a Plumber 8. Alternate Education and Experience Completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades people. Additional Requirements and 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. Plumber E9, 10 Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a journey plumber's license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. View the entire job specification at: View the position description at: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent . 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 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 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 Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper 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 take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately 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 formation ( 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 PLUMBER - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? Yes No 02 PLUMBER - Please select your level of experience: Two years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the plumbing trade OR completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction. Four years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the plumbing trade OR two years of such experience and completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction. Five years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the plumbing trade OR three years of such experience and completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction. 03 PLUMISP - Do you possess a journey or master plumber's license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs? If so, please attach a copy in the Licenses/Certifications section of your profile. Yes No 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, please list driver's license number and expiration date. If no, please enter N/A. 05 Do you have experience with maintaining ice machines? Yes No 06 Do you have experience in stem boiler systems? Yes No 07 Do you have experience in other trades, i.e., carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.? Yes No 08 Describe your experience with preventative maintenance logs for plumbing. 09 Please describe your experience in installing pneumatic faucets. 10 How would you rate your proficiency using a computer? Advanced Intermediate Basic Limited 11 Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Plumber 8-E9 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location? Yes No 12 How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value? 13 *Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply. I have been dismissed within the last two years I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years I have been suspended without pay within the last two years I have received a written reprimand within the last two years I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me 14 *From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.) A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status None of the above 15 *Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry? Yes No 16 *Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? Yes No 17 *Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested? Yes No 18 Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description? Yes No 19 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out) Yes No 20 Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. Your current supervisor will only be contacted if you are considered for this position. This information is required. Required Question Agency State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Address Office of Human Resources 30901 Palmer Rd. Westland, Michigan, 48186 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email