Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health benefits

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced. The role covers the southeast region and will be based in one of several cities, including West Bend, Milwaukee or Waukesha.

The position involves advanced maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, steam lines and related equipment, with supervisory guidance and occasional contractor coordination. A driver’s license and state fleet policy compliance are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building mechanical equipment and overhead doors.
• Perform advanced electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain HVAC units, controls, steam lines and valves.
• Complete small remodeling projects and coordinate with contractors when needed.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Industrial maintenance

Industrial plumbing

Industrial electrical

Heating & cooling systems

Electromechanics degree

Education

Electromechanics degree or related field

Job description

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. This position serves the southeast part of the state and will be headquartered in one of the following cities: West Bend, Hartford, Watertown, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Oak Creek, Racine, Kenosha, or Whitewater.

The selected location the incumbent will be based out of is depended upon applicant preference and space availability. A work vehicle and all required tools will be provided for the selected candidate.

The schedule for this position will be four, 10-hour shifts per week. The exact schedule will be determined with the candidate upon hire.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Under the general supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, Area 6 West Bend, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist- Advanced (FMS- Advanced) performs maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment including overhead doors. The FMS- Advanced performs advanced level electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs, and maintenance and repair to HVAC units and controls, steam lines, valves and associated equipment. The position independently troubleshoots, performs diagnostic procedures and determines alternatives for repair or solves the requirement directly. The position performs maintenance, repairs and some small remodeling projects to the building structural components, grounds and pavement areas. In all activities, the use and coordination of contractors may be required.

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.

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

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Job Details

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.

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

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 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

• 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 qualification.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Deadline to Apply

The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on August 23. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.