Domestic Services Aide 5-E6 - Urgent Position

We are looking for a competitive Domestic Services Aide 5-E6 to join our all-star team at State of Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Domestic Services Aide 5-E6 is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in creativity, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Domestic Services Aide 5-E6 at State of Michigan today!

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Domestic Services Aide 5-E6

Salary

$18.96 - $23.71 Hourly

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type

Permanent Part Time (less than 40 hours per week)

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes

Job Number

MVHGR-22-109

Closing

4/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

Performs basic food service and food preparation duties in order to provide scheduled meals to members, staff, visitors, and volunteers at the Home. Performs light housekeeping duties to assure department meets safety and sanitation regulations.

To view the full position description, please clickhere ( PD.pdf) .

The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to cultivating a positive workplace culture where diversity is the norm and where inclusion is fostered. In an effort to mitigate bias in the hiring process, applicants’ personal information, such as your name and address, is hidden during initial review. Applicants are therefore encouraged to provide detailed education and work experience in the online application, which will be the primary focus of the initial review of your application. As your attached resume is also hidden during this review, please do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.

In accordance with the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Interim Final Rule, this position requires staff to be fully vaccinated prior to their start date. Fully vaccinated is generally considered to be 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. If you wish to pursue a religious or medical exemption, please indicate such if selected for the position.

This position is being reposted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.

Required Education and Experience

Education

No specific amount of formal education is required.

Experience

Domestic Services Aide 5

No specific type or amount is required.

Domestic Services Aide E6

Eighteen months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide 5.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at:

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. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads ( and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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 loans.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: 11/14/2022

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DMSRADE - Please select your level of experience.

• None

• Eighteen to thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide.

• At least thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide in a specific area of work such as food service, housekeeping, clothing or laundry.

02

DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?

• Yes

• No

03

How many years of experience do you possess with food service and customer service?

• None

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 5+ years of experience

04

Describe your experience working with large quantity food preparation or handling that may have been obtained in hotel, restaurant, institution, or similar setting.

05

Please describe your experience working with an elderly population, noting specifically any experience working in a long-term care setting.

06

Are you willing and able to stand for long periods of time with repetitive turning, bending, and twisting?

• Yes

• No

07

Are you willing to work rotation shifts, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes

• No

08

DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of Michigan

Address

400 South Pine Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

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State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Benefits of working as a Domestic Services Aide 5-E6 in Grand Rapids, MI:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package

● Remote Work opportunity