Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Health insurance

Pension plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness access

Casual atmosphere

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced to maintain and repair building and grounds across the northwest region. The position will be headquartered in Chippewa Falls or Eau Claire and serve multiple state locations with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role includes a schedule of Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. with occasional overnight travel, year-round grounds and facility maintenance, and operation of

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Towing and hauling trailers.
• Basic computer skills such as timecard entry, e-mail, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior building, facility, and grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Provide year-round grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, snow removal, and pest control as required.
• Operate and maintain maintenance vehicles, equipment, and attachments.

Skills

Grounds upkeep

Towing trailers

Timecard entry

Email

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Introduction

Do you enjoy fixing and maintaining things? Do you like a variety of projects and an active workday?

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced.

The position will be headquartered in Chippewa Falls or Eau Claire and will service the building locations in the northwest area of the state. The general schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the exact schedule will be determined at the time of job offer. Overnight travel will be required on an occasional basis.

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

The DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. 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.


• 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

The Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced (FRW- Advanced) works under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor, Area 4. This position performs interior and exterior building, facility, and grounds maintenance and repairs. Tasks will include the inspection, analysis, installation, adjustment, modification, repair, corrective maintenance, replacement, and preventative maintenance work of Building Components (i.e. walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, locks and lock hardware, roofing, skylights, masonry, painting, patching, windows and window glazing, replacement of lights, lamps, and ballasts, repair of furniture / furnishings, etc.), Paved Surfaces (sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, aircraft parking apron, other cement and asphalt surfaces, spillways, etc.), and Various Safety Systems & Equipment. This position provides year-round grounds maintenance. Tasks include but are not limited to mowing and trimming grass, trimming trees, bushes and weeds, operate sweeper truck on roadways and aircraft parking apron weekly, paint line striping as needed, provide weed and pest control on turf areas and fence lines including the application of chemicals as required, snow plowing, salting and methods of ice control, etc., on walkways, roadways, parking areas, aircraft apron, etc. This position is also responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of maintenance utility vehicles, equipment, and attachments as well as related construction equipment.

Salary Information

Starting pay is $24.90/ hr.

This position is in the 03-12 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.

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.

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Job Details

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, bend, stoop, twist, kneel and climb ladders.

Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limits 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

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping


• Towing and hauling trailers


• Basic computer skills such as timecard entry, e-mail, Microsoft TEAMS.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have experience with the following preferred qualifications:

• Training or experience with safety practices/ best practices related to housekeeping and building services.


• Commercial building mechanical systems.


• Computerized maintenance management software.

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 your resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.

Applicants must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

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

Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at [e-mail] or 608-242-3150.

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 online application process must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.