Facilities Repair Worker Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Black River Falls (WI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation leave

Health, vision & dental benefits

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

The State of Wisconsin seeks a Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced to perform maintenance on facilities and supervise residents in repair tasks. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, minor repairs to walls, floors, doors, windows, and furnishings, along with standard grounds work.

This role requires climbing, ladders/scaffolding, and exposure to cold/heat, with moderate to heavy lifting. In-service trainings and emergency calls may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building construction/repair concepts and 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.

Responsabilités

• Perform facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of building components.
• Supervise and train residents in mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance including snow plowing and landscaping.

Connaissances

Building repair concepts

Mechanical repair

Janitorial techniques

Grounds landscaping

Operate grounds equipment

Description du poste

Introduction

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

Current Vacancies Are

• Columbia Correctional Institution (FTE .06) (Portage, WI)
• Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, WI)
• Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, WI)
• Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite,WI)
• Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, WI)
• Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, WI)

Check out the videos of this position on the career page: https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/Careers/default.aspx

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

Minimally Qualified Applicants should have:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Contact

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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