Facilities Repair Worker Advanced

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Black River Falls (WI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced to maintain facilities and grounds at the institution. The role includes supervising residents in maintenance tasks, performing minor repairs, and providing training on mechanical and repair skills.

You may climb ladders or work from hydraulic lifts and must handle exposure to cold, dust, and confined spaces. The position requires responding to emergencies and attending in-service trainings.

Formación

• Knowledge of building construction/repair concepts.
• Knowledge of mechanical repair/maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of janitorial/cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping/landscaping methods.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and train residents in mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and building components.
• Oversee grounds maintenance, snow plowing, landscaping, and lawn care.

Conocimientos

Building repair

Mechanical repair

Janitorial skills

Grounds keeping

Operate equipment

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced is responsible for facility maintenance which includes preventive maintenance and minor repair of equipment and building components (i.e. walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, and furnishings) and general grounds maintenance (i.e. snow plowing, landscaping, and lawn care). The position provides supervision and training of residents in mechanical maintenance and repair work assignments.

This position requires the ability to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding or hydraulic lifts. Also, the ability to work under unpleasant conditions such as dirty and dusty areas, extreme cold/heat and small or confined spaces. Moderate to heavy lifting will be required.

The Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced will be required to attend in-service and trainings and be available to respond to emergency call-ins when the need arises.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-12 with a starting pay of $24.90/hour. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add-on for all hours worked.

Benefits Package

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• 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 well-being

Job Details

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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building construction/repair concepts/techniques
• Knowledge of Mechanical repair and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of Janitorial and cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of Grounds keeping and landscaping methods and procedures
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment

A screening questionnaire will determine if candidates are minimally qualified to continue in the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: April 14, 2027 at which time we will continue recruiting with a new Job Opening. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.

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