Electrician Licensed E9/Electrician Master Licensed E10 Salary $31.38 - $43.30 Hourly
Location: Lansing, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 0701-26-13-34MFM Department: Technology, Management and Budget Opening Date: February 17, 2026 Closing Date: March 3, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Job Description
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget 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.
The Level of This Position
The level of this position (Electrician Licensed E9 or Electrician Master Licensed E10) depends on applicants license. Please attach a copy of your license to your application.
Electrician Licensed E9 / $31.38 - $40.32
This is the experienced (journeyman) level. The employee performs a full range of Electrician assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations. The employee will work in concert with other Electricians and trades to perform a full range of Electrician assignments for projects on state properties as required for maintenance, construction, and remodeling. The employee will utilize a wide range of power tools and other equipment appropriate to the work. 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.
Electrician Master Licensed E10 / $31.75 - $43.30
This is the experienced (master) level. The employee obtains permits, performs electrical work as required by law, and performs the full range of technical aspects of electrical work. The employee uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions without the availability of supervision. The employee will work in concert with other Electricians and trades to perform a full range of Electrician assignments for projects on state properties as required for maintenance, construction, and remodeling. The employee will utilize a wide range of power tools and other equipment appropriate to the work. 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.
Requirements and Information
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State Employment Benefits
State employment 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.
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.
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 states contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
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 Years 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 military 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.
About the State of Michigan
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 Michigans affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Application Questions
Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? Yes No
Do you possess an electrical license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs? (If yes, please attach a copy.) Yes No
How many years of electrical troubleshooting experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
Do you have maintenance repair experience working with 3-phase 120/208 and 277/480 VAC 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
How many years of conduit bending experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
How many years of industrial electrical experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
How many years of commercial electrical experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
How many years of residential electrical experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
How many years of motor control wiring experience do you have? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years
Do you have computer experience? None Less than or equal to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years