Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced at Truax Air Base in Madison. This role involves diverse maintenance tasks, offering stable hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, along with a competitive benefits package. Applicants should have experience operating maintenance equipment, along with basic plumbing and HVAC skills. Enjoy a fulfilling work environment serving the community with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Substantial leave time including vacation and holidays

Affordable health, vision, and dental benefits

Flexible work schedules

Excellent pension plan with employer match

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance equipment operation such as forklift, end loader, and plows.
• Basic plumbing and HVAC experience required.
• Capability to physically lift over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on physical plant equipment.
• Assist with snow removal and alterations/repairs to facilities.
• Maintain records, prepare estimates, and place orders for supplies.

Skills

Maintenance equipment operation

Metal fabrication

Basic plumbing experience

HVAC equipment maintenance

Job description

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Introduction

Are you a person who enjoys and is skilled in maintenance and fixing things? Do you enjoy a variety of work tasks and an active work environment?

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring two Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced positions. These positions are located at Truax Air Base in Madison.

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.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.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways.

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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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 position performs maintenance, minor repairs, minor troubleshooting, and basic operation of physical plant equipment. This includes HVAC/R, Plumbing, Electrical, and Food Service equipment and components. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced will help with snow removal. The position serves as a member of a concrete / pavement crew when required and performs alterations /repairs to facility structures. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced maintains records and reports, prepares material and supply estimates, and place orders through material control.

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.

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.

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

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

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.

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.

In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.

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 all of the following qualifications:

• Experience with general maintenance equipment operation such as: forklift, end loader, truck mounted plows, snow blowers, skid steer, scissor lift, etc.
• Metal and/ or wood fabrication experience.
• Basic plumbing experience.
• Basic maintenance experience with HVAC equipment.
  
  

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

• Experience with office software programs such as Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic electrical experience.
• Moderate to significant experience with plumbing.
  
  

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.

How To Apply

Apply online!

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 recruitment process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [e-mail] 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.

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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Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on June 30, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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