Facilities Repair Worker - Advanced

State of Wisconsin; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health plan options

Pension plan

Flex spending accounts

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Job summary

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is hiring multiple Facilities Repair Worker – Advanced positions in Mauston, WI. Starting pay is $24.90 per hour with excellent benefits and a 12-month probationary period.

Work includes maintenance of buildings, cabinetry repairs, painting, flooring removal, and snow removal. Eligible applicants must pass background checks and I-9 verification; driving a State vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with general repair and maintenance of buildings and/or grounds.
• Must have or maintain a valid driver's license and meet State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy requirements to drive a state vehicle.
• Must meet the physical requirements described.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on institution buildings and related equipment.
• Install or repair cabinetry, paint, remove/replace carpet and vinyl flooring, remove snow, operate power tools.
• May direct patient workers in this type of work.

Job description

Introduction

Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is currently hiring multiple Facilities Repair Worker – Advanced positions in Mauston, WI. Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

SRSTC opened in 2001 and provides care and treatment for several different patient populations. The center houses Wisconsin’s Sexually Violent Persons Program, provides care and treatment for persons found not guilty by reasons of mental disease or mental defect, and provides court ordered treatment, testing, and education to patients found not competent to stand trial. SRSTC is a 500-bed treatment facility and is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll 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 – Advanced at SRSTC, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repairs on institution buildings and related equipment. Work may include installing or repairing cabinetry, painting, removing and replacing carpet and vinyl flooring, removing snow, operating power tools, etc. You may also be responsible for directing patient workers in this type of work.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $24.90 per hour (approximately $51,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are in pay schedule and range 03/12.

Job Details

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility within 30 days of hire.

Physical requirements may include but are not limited to: lifting up to 50 lbs., twisting, bending, pushing and pulling. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

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

DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, 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.

Requirements

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 for 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.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• 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

Minimum qualifications include all of the following:

• Experience with general repair and maintenance of buildings and/or grounds (e.g., operating power tools, repairing locks and doors, removing snow, etc.)
• Must have or maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy to drive a state vehicle described above.
• Must meet the physical requirements described above.

DHS Equal Opportunity

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is October 14 by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.