Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced - Milwaukee Youth Facility

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Well Wisconsin Program

EAP program

Job summary

State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections, seeks a Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced for the Milwaukee Youth Facility in Milwaukee, WI. The role covers electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security doors, and fuel systems, with supervision of staff and maintenance activities.

Position requires extreme attention to safety, ability to work up to 16 hours per day as needed, and adherence to state policies. Pre-employment screening and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or repair of structures.
• Experience in general maintenance and repairs (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, vehicles, etc.)
• Experience operating powered grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related systems at Milwaukee Youth Facility.
• Operate and supervise groundskeeping equipment and maintenance activities.
• Keep maintenance records and supervise staff; research parts and purchases.

Job description

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Job Title Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced - Milwaukee Youth Facility

The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced position, located at the Milwaukee Youth Facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This includes systems such as: electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, locks and security doors, fire control, and fuel storage and delivery.

This position is also responsible maintenance on vehicles, motors, kitchen appliances, motorized equipment, and for the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment such as welding torches, lifts, and generators.

This position also operates groundskeeping equipment such as plow trucks, snow blowers, and mowers.

This position uses blue prints and schematics and makes repairs to the facility’s structure and fixtures.

This position provides supervision and training of persons in our care in mechanical maintenance and repair work assignments and maintains security in the work environment. This position keeps maintenance records and researches needed parts and equipment for repairs or improvements and submits selections for purchase.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range03-13 with a starting pay of $26.87/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

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.
• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is not eligible for remote work. This position has physical requirements, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, and pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 75lbs. This position will work within a wide range of temperatures, in dusty, dirty or confined areas or areas that are noisy. This position will also work within close physical proximity to youth and other staff.

Must have the ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week on any shift based on operational needs, which may include weekends and holidays.

This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

Experience or training in construction or repair of structures (such as using wood, steel, or other metals to make structural repairs to buildings or experience making repairs to building fixtures and furniture, etc.)

Experience or training in general maintenance and repairs (in areas such as: plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, vehicles, motors, kitchen appliances, motorized equipment, welding, lifts, and generators, etc.)

Experience operating powered grounds maintenance equipment (such as plow trucks, snow blowers, lawn mowers, slid steers, lifts, utility vehicles etc.)

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 21, 2026.