Facilities Repair Worker

State of Wisconsin

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 35,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

3.5 weeks of vacation

9 paid holidays

Premium health plans starting after 2+

Pension with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin's Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison is seeking a Facilities Repair Worker to perform heavy maintenance tasks, operate hand and power tools, and manage snow removal. Weekend and holiday work is required, with occasional overtime.

The role requires a valid driver's license, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the ability to pass a TB test and background check. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including vacation, holidays, and health plans.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime or extra hours as needed.
Experience cleaning in a commercial setting (e.g., sanitizing, disinfecting).
Experience using automatic cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers, pressure washers, water extractors, or carpet extractors.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of heavy physical maintenance tasks at MMHI.
Use hand and power tools, floor maintenance machines, and snow removal equipment.
Maintain facilities in a clean, safe and functional condition.

Skills

Driver's license

Weekend/holiday work

Commercial cleaning

Cleaning equipment

Auto scrubbers

Pressure washers

Water extractors

Carpet extractors

Job description

Introduction

Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is recruiting for a Facilities Repair Worker. This position will work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime or extra hours as needed.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

This is a reannouncement, if you have already applied you do not need to re-apply.

MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, and is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system. Our overall service delivery goal is to provide specialized services in treatment, research, training and consultation.

MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.

Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.

Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.

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 well-being.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As a Facilities Repair Worker, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks of a heavy physical nature involved in, and incidental to the daily maintenance of facilities at MMHI. You will work with hand and power tools, floor maintenance machines, and snow removal equipment.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $21.39 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 03/10.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow the DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any convictions may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, bending, crawling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy, which are:

Must have a valid driver's license,

Must have minimum of two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver's license,

Must be 18 years of age.

Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years,

Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months,

Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy ** to drive a state vehicle.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime or extra hours as needed.

Experience cleaning in a commercial setting (e.g., sanitizing, disinfecting, etc.).

Experience using automatic cleaning equipment such as auto scrubbers, pressure washers, water extractors, or carpet extractors.

Well-qualified Applicants Will Also Have The Following

Experience stripping and waxing floors.

Experience with laundry distribution (e.g., folding and sorting linens and garments, operating motorized carts for delivery and pick up, tracking and maintaining quantities of inventory, etc.).