26-1063b Carpenter and Repair Maintenance Technician I

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Building Maintenance and Grounds Coordinator, constructs, repairs, and maintains wooden and steel structures, such as residential homes, office buildings, equipment, furniture, partitions and other parts of Community Mental Health Authority buildings, using hand and power tools. Performs both rough and fine carpentry tasks, minor plumbing and electrical repairs.  Responds to calls for emergency repairs at all CMHA-CEI locations, which may occur after regularly scheduled hours. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. is required. Three years’ experience as a Carpenter required (experience may consist of three years’ apprenticeship and post-apprenticeship experience or three years of equivalent on-the-job training). Possession or ability to obtain a Michigan Residential Builder's license is required. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both in writing and verbally is required. Must be physically able to carry assorted construction material in a variety of sizes and weights. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required. Must be able to obtain, upon request of the employer, a C3 endorsement for driving a van. Employee will drive a CMHA-CEI vehicle home daily and will be required to respond to emergencies in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, and must therefore reside in the Tri-County area.

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police Clearance check, verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical exam. Must be able to pass pre-employment 5-panel drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application.  Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application.  CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary: $28.15-$31.53 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $36.60 per hour. 

Hours: 40 hours per week; with a week of on-call in the rotation; appx every 6-8 weeks. May receive emergency calls that occur after regularly scheduled hours.