Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced

Introduction

Do you have experience with facilities maintenance and like fixing things? The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced position. This position will be based / headquartered out of one of the following counties and will serve the entire Area 6, ten-county area: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Washington.

The selected location that the incumbent will be based out of is depended upon applicant preference and space availability.

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.

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).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment , plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Buildings/Grounds Superintendent, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced performs maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment including overhead doors. The position performs advanced level electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs and also performs maintenance and repair to HVAC units and controls, steam lines, valves and associated equipment. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced independently troubleshoots, performs diagnostic procedures and determines alternatives for repair or solves the requirement directly. The position does maintenance, repairs and some small remodeling projects to the building structural components, grounds, and pavement areas. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced may serve as a lead worker over personnel assigned to assist with these activities. In all activities, the use and coordination of contractors may be required. Work will be conducted within the 10-county area which includes the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Washington.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $25.57/ hr.

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

This position generally works Monday through Friday. The exact schedule of this full-time position will be determined upon hire.

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

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.

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Job Details

This position has the following conditions of employment:

• Required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

• Experience / training in using hand and power tools.
• Experience / training in commercial or industrial maintenance.
• Experience / training in commercial or industrial plumbing.
• Experience / training in commercial or industrial electrical.
• Experience / training in commercial or industrial heating and cooling systems.
• Formal education and/ or degree earned in electromechanics or related field.

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

Apply online!

This position will be based / headquartered out of one of the following counties and will serve the entire Area 6, ten-county area:
Dane, Dodge, Columbia, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Washington.

The selected location that the incumbent will be based out of is depended upon applicant preference and space availability. You must select all of the counties that you would be interested in being based out of when you apply.

Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click "Register Now" to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

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 seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 pm on July 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.