MDOT Veteran Intern (Laborer/Maintenance) - Coldwater Welcome Center

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MDOT Veteran Intern (Laborer/Maintenance) - Coldwater Welcome Center

Salary

$19.78 Hourly

Location

Coldwater, MI

Job Type

SPS Contract

Job Number

5901-23-SWR-74-CWC-VetIntern

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

04/29/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

• Description

• Benefits

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Job Description

This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan.

This position will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the Coldwater Welcome Center. Duties may include:

• cleaning restrooms and all areas to include rubbish, trash inside and outside the facility

• sweeping the parking lot, curbs, and walkways

• performing grounds keeping duties, such as planting and maintaining flower beds and landscaping

• assisting in making minor repairs to the building to include fixtures, building systems, and painting surfaces of less than major proportions

• operating small machinery and using related hand tools and equipment

• operating a push mower, tractor mower, vacuum sweeper, floor scrubber, power washer

• assisting in winter activities, as needed, such as assisting in plowing snow on sidewalks and parking areas

  Veteran employment opportunities with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are made possible through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. This program is intended to meet the employment needs of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce. MDOT is partnering with nationwide service-related organizations to fill needed positions for our veterans. If you would like more information about the Michigan Department of Transportation's Veteran Internship Program, please visit: MDOT Veteran Internship Program (https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9623_38029_61350---,00.html)

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education:

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Preferred Experience:

Laborer 5 - No specific type or amount is required.

Laborer E6 - One year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery equivalent to a Laborer 5.

Additional Requirements and Information

Possession of a valid driver's license is required.

Must be an honorably discharged veteran.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document will be required in order to serve in this internship program.

  All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

  The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

  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.

  If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Katianna Shaft atShaftK@Michigan.gov.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

01

Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Have you graduated from high school or obtained the equivalent GED?

• Yes

• No

  03

  LABORER - Please select your level of experience.

• None.

• At least one year of experience performing duties involving the use of hand tools and motorized machinery.

  04

  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  05

  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. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation employee?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (i.e. Department of Corrections, Department of Transportation, etc.).

• Yes

• No

  08

  How many years of on the job work experience do you have cleaning rest rooms, rubbish removal, performing preventative maintenance, or grounds keeping duties? If you indicated you have the above experience, please make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the application process.

• More than 5 years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• Less than 1 year

• No experience

  09

  How many years of on the job work experience do you where you worked directly with the public? If you indicated you have the above experience, please make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the application process.

• More than 5 years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• Less than 1 year

• No experience

  10

  How many years of on the job work experience do you have with working in a small team setting? If you indicated you have the above experience, please make sure you document this experience in the experience portion of your application. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the application process.

• More than 5 years

• 3-5 years

• 1-3 years

• Less than 1 year

• No experience

  11

  Please describe your knowledge of working with a personal computer. If no experience, indicate N/A.

  12

  This position requires you to work weekends as well as holidays. Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you live within a one-hour (60 minute) drive time of the Coldwater Welcome Center?

• Yes

• No

  14

  MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

• MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

• MDOT TRAC Program

• MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

• Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

• MI Construction Career Days

• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

• Other

• N/A

• MDOT Capstone Internship

  15

  MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

• State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

• LinkedIn

• College/University Career Services Office or website

• Twitter

• Facebook

• Indeed

• Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

• Michigan Works! Agency

• Career Fair

• GovDelivery

• Billboard

• Employee Referral

• Veterans Organization

• Government Jobs

• Diversity Jobs

• recruitics

• ZipRecruiter

• Other

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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