Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced. This position is headquartered in Madison. This position will primarily work in Madison but may also be required to travel to other facilities located in Area 1 (southwest corner of the state).

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, working 8-hour shifts OR Tuesday through Friday, working 10-hour shifts. The final schedule will be discussed with the candidate at the time of employment offer.

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.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.

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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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

The Facilities Repair Worker - Advanced reports to the Building and Grounds Supervisor. This position is responsible for general buildings and ground maintenance and upkeep in Madison at our Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) building as well as other Area 1 facilities (Area 1 is the southwest corner of the state).

The position completes inspections and accomplishes minor maintenance, repair, and structural alterations on mechanical and building systems. It will complete all required preventative maintenance functions, meet all interval requirements, and maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment to accomplish all job-related duties. The position assists in monitoring various contract services and assists with lawn mowing and snow removal operations using heavy equipment when necessary. The Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced accurately completes all required paperwork and submits as required. Occasionally, the position will provide support for maintenance requirements at other DMA facilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Starting pay is $23.69/ hr.

This position is in the 03-12 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, working 8-hour shifts OR Tuesday through Friday, working 10-hour shifts. The final schedule will be discussed with the candidate at the time of employment offer.

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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Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and climb ladders.

Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas.

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.

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

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.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have training/ experience with:

• Building construction and repair concepts and techniques, mechanical repair, and maintenance principles.
• General groundskeeping and landscaping methods/procedures, as well as the ability to operate and repair grounds maintenance equipment.

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

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Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications 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.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150.

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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.

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The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on April 17. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.