Tower Technician

About the Department

About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) 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 the position:
This position has responsibilities in the preventive maintenance and repair of site equipment in the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS). This position requires high knowledge in the area of repairing and purchasing replacement parts for the equipment. This position would install and oversee the installation of current or new site equipment to manufactures standards. This position may require overnight travel, on-call, or overtime during the course of their duties.

View the Position Description here:  Steeplejack 7-9

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge and experience on tower rigging, climbing equipment, safety procedures and practices, electrical wiring
skills and knowledge, troubleshooting electrical problems experience, familiarization with steel structures, and the
use of mechanical and electrical tools.
• Physical ability to work on high structures at unusual heights (50' to 500'), possibly under extreme weather
conditions and environment conditions of work site.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, move heavy objects, and traverse rough terrain.

Position Location:
This position will be located in either Belmont, MI or Lansing, MI.  Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

The Western location (Belmont, MI) is based out of the Grand Region Service Center and encompasses the following counties:

• Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Branch

The Eastern location (Lansing, MI) is based out of the Capital Region Service Center and encompasses the following counties: 

• Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Saginaw, Gratiot, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe

* This is a test designated position.  To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license. 
• Possess a medical examiner certification prior to final offer. 

Candidates selected for this position must complete the Michigan State Police background check. This extensive background check requires fingerprinting for state and federal criminal background records. The background search will include, but is not limited to arrests, criminal charges, criminal convictions, and any information regarding contact with a criminal justice agency.  

What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. We need an individual who understands the value of standards and can advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported. Excellent customer service is core to our culture, being able to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct ourselves with integrity is key to how we work.  You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.  

 If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a highly paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you!

What We Offer:  The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.  We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.   Please consider sending in your application today.

Position Duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Steeplejack 7
No specific type or amount is required.

Steeplejack 8
Two years of experience assisting skilled trades' workers in the steeplejack trade.

Steeplejack E9
Four years of experience in the installation, erection, maintenance, repair, painting, dismantling, and inspection of unusually high structures (such as bridges and radio towers), including two years of experience equivalent to a Steeplejack 8.

Other Qualifications

You must attach a detailed resume to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so can result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete.  If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may also result in your application being screened out. 

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

Some positions may require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensure.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Benefits

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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Agency Information

EmployerState of MichiganDepartment Technology, Management and Budget Address [email protected]
Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909 PhoneAttn: HR Office
Website https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb