Laborer 5-E6 - Horse Racing
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Laborer 5-E6 - Horse Racing
Salary
$21.39 - $28.28 Hourly
Location
Hastings, MI
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2707-26-53-LAB-028, 029
Department
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position is seasonal. Work is performed during the live racing season on September 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 17, 22, 23, 29 & 30.
This position serves as the laborer for the Horse Racing Section. The duties consist of collecting urine samples from racehorses. Samples collected are a part of the evidentiary procedure; thus, all samples collected are considered as possible evidence in the event that a sample is analyzed and proves to be a positive identification of a drug or unreported controlled medication. This position also assists the veterinarian with their duties as needed.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/HRLABPD.pdf)
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/Laborer.pdf
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is a state agency dedicated to ensuring the conduct of fair and honest gaming. Our agency continues to change and adapt to meet new challenges and began regulating several new forms of gaming in 2020, including onsite sports betting at the Detroit casinos, internet gaming, internet sports betting, fantasy sports, and mobile wagering for pari-mutuel horse racing. MGCB ensures fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of citizens of the State of Michigan.
As an employer, MGCB will promote and foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, promotes equity in all operations and decisions, and celebrates multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to employee development, promotional, and growth opportunities as an agency, offering options such as career development plans, mentoring programs, and training to cultivate an atmosphere in which employees thrive while working toward future goals.
MGCB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Required Education and Experience
Education
No specific amount of formal education is required.
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
** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Click below to review applicable policies and requirements:
Conflict of Interest (Download PDF reader) Prohibited Gaming Related Activities (Download PDF reader)
Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act Employment Requirements (MCL 432.204 (10)-(16))
The Board also conducts a personal reference screening, criminal background check, drug testing and federal and state tax transcript, including fingerprinting candidates prior to a conditional offer of employment. A reference check from your current or most recent supervisor is required, please include this information on your application.
Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires that all persons who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test which must be administered within 24 hours of a conditional offer or the offer may be rescinded. It is considered a refusal to test if an applicant fails to provide a sufficient sample within the allotted time. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 2.07, an individual may be sanctioned from applying to State of Michigan vacancies, permanently or up to (3) three years, should you fail to pass/submit to the pre-employment drug test. Under Civil Service Regulation 3.06, you may be sanctioned from applying to positions with the State of Michigan, if you make any false statements or omissions of a material fact during the selection process.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 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 take 12 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. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Do you have experience working with horses?
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Please describe your experience working with horses, if any.
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Do you have issues or concerns with standing for long periods of time?
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Did you read the Position Description, in particular, Section 18 (environmental conditions) included in the posting?
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Did you read the Position Description, in particular, Section 23 (essential duties), included in the posting? Are you able to perform the essential duties of this position, with or without accommodations?
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Are you current on the filing and/or payment of all federal and state taxes?
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If no, please explain.
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Do you have any outstanding federal or state tax liabilities?
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If yes, please explain.
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During the one year immediately preceding this application, have you held any direct or indirect interest in, or any employment by, a person who is licensed to operate a casino under the act or in another jurisdiction, a person who has an application to operate a casino pending before the board or any other jurisdiction, or a casino enterprise?
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Are you currently employed with the Michigan Gaming Control Board?
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Did you attach a cover letter and resume? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened from the process)
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Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Address
3062 West Grand Blvd, Ste. L-700
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
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