Introduction

Do you have experience with facilities maintenance and like fixing things? The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is looking to fill multiple Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced positions.

One of these positions will be based / headquartered out of Camp Williams in Juneau County and may serve the entire Area 2 county area which includes: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Sauk, and Wood counties. The majority of work will be at Camp Williams. The weekly schedule for this position will be Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

The other position will be based/ headquartered out of Fort McCoy/ Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site ( MATES) in Monroe County and may serve the entire Area 3 county area which includes: Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties. The majority of work will be at MATES/ Fort McCoy. The weekly schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment , plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program:
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced (FMS-Advanced) performs maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment. The positions performs basic level electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs as well as maintenance and repair to HVAC units and controls, valves and associated equipment. The position i ndependently troubleshoots, performs diagnostic procedures and determines alternatives for repair or solves the requirement directly. The FMS- Advanced p erforms maintenance, repairs and remodeling projects to buildings structural components, grounds and pavement areas. In all activities the use and coordination of contractors may be required.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $22.78/ hr.

This position is in the 03-13 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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Job Details

This position has the following conditions of employment :

• Must be physically able to lift and move objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas.
• Knowledge and adherence of safety practices utilized in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and general building maintenance, to include lock out/tag out. Ability to identify hazardous materials and situations. Take corrective measures when unsafe acts or conditions are observed.
• In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.
• All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to JFHQ in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:

Must have a valid driver's license

Minimum of two year's driving experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

Three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at fault accidents in the past 2 years

An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months

A suspension or revocation of the driver's license

Qualifications

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will have experience with most of the following:

• Knowledge/ training in using hand and power tools.
• Basic plumbing knowledge/ training.
• Basic electrical knowledge/ training.
• Basic knowledge/ training of heating and cooling systems.
• Knowledge/experience in using snow removal and/or landscaping equipment.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above .

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualifications.

How To Apply

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.

For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here . Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' website.

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Deadline to Apply

The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.