Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs, is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced in Green Bay. The position performs advanced electrical, plumbing, HVAC maintenance, and related repairs at the Wisconsin National Guard Armory complex. A vehicle and all tools are provided, and the role may involve leading others and coordinating with contractors.

Work hours are Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 12-month probation.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance and repairs of electrical systems.
• Experience operating lawn and snow removal equipment.
• Experience with occupational hazards and safety precautions for building mechanical systems.
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment.
• Advanced electrical and plumbing maintenance and HVAC units and controls.
• Lead worker over personnel on maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with contractors and may work at other facility locations.
• Primary work location is Green Bay, with possible duties at other sites.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Lawn equipment

Safety procedures

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced position. This position is headquartered at the Engineering Building at the Wisconsin National Guard Armory in Green Bay. This position will serve/ maintain buildings in the northeast corner of the state. A vehicle and all tools necessary will be provided for this position.

The schedule for this full-time position will be Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 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.

The DMA offers great life/work balance. 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 $45/month for single plans and $111/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

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced (FMS- Advanced) reports to the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor for Area 5, Green Bay. The position performs maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment. The FMS- Advanced performs advanced level electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs, performs maintenance and repair to HVAC units and controls, steam lines, valves and associated equipment. Independently troubleshoots, performs diagnostic procedures and determines alternatives for repair or solves the requirement directly. The FMS- Advanced does maintenance, repairs and some small remodeling projects to the building structural components, grounds and pavement areas. The position 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. Primary work location is Green Bay; however, work at other facility locations is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $26.87/ hr.

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

The schedule for this full-time position will be Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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Job Details

Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license as a condition of continued employment. You will be trained on specific vehicles and will receive assistance to obtain the licensure if you do not already possess.

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.

Within one year of appointment, must obtain CFC universal Refrigerant Handling license.

Must adhere to 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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee in this role shall wear eye and foot protection while conducting facility maintenance (excluding an office environment). (a) Eye Protection: eyewear shall meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 requirements (prescription safety glasses with side shields shall be attached where there are potential side impact or debris hazards). (b) Foot Protection: footwear shall meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2413 requirements. (c) All other PPE is based on potential job task and exposure.

In order to gain access to DMA facilities or air bases, and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.

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.

This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (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.

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have the following:

• Experience with or training in general maintenance and repairs of electrical systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining lawn and snow removal equipment.
• Experience working with or training in occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the maintenance and use of building mechanical systems.
• Experience using computers (i.e. completing work orders, using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) etc.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience or training in HVAC systems.
• Experience or training in refrigeration systems.
• Experience or training in maintenance of kitchen equipment (i.e. ice machines, drinking fountains, stoves, etc.)
• Possession of EPA Universal 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification.

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 qualification.

Questions

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.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [e-mail] or 608-242-3150.

Deadline to Apply

The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 7. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.