Facilities Repair Worker at Historic Wade House - LTE

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history. Click here for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

Under the supervision of the Site Director, this position independently coordinates the entire maintenance operation of the entire historic site and property, including the maintenance of all historic and modern structures. The employee performs a wide range of semiskilled tasks including repair work requiring the manual use of tools. The position performs routine preventative maintenance, and makes minor repairs to HVAC systems, water heaters, dehumidifiers, filters/pumps and all other mechanicals on the property. Job duties include inspecting, maintaining and repair of specialized equipment and climate-controlled environments for state collections. This position is also responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of all fire and security systems, including fire extinguishers, hoses and any specialized equipment. carpentry and grounds keeping, as well as some mechanical and custodial tasks. This individual also performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Year-round position, (Schedule include weekdays and some weekends, holidays and evenings) Average 25 hours per week during the season (April – October) and 10 to 15 hours per week in off season (November – March).

Pay is $20.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 03-12.

Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.

A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 25 hours per week during the season and 10 - 15 hours per week during the off season.

Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

• Able to lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Be familiar with and able to safely use common carpentry and grounds keeping tools, as well as custodial supplies, equipment and chemicals.
• Must be able to self-start each morning and be able to perform all duties in a swift and thorough manner to make sure the museum is clean, safe and inviting for staff and guests.
• Be able to take direction and follow through with minimum supervision
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and safe driving record
• Be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and under hot, cold, wet or dusty conditions.
• Ability to direct, motivate and coordinate the work of others.
• Basic knowledge of accepted procedures and techniques in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting trades.
• Ability to perform basic procedures and techniques in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting trades.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of security systems and procedures

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Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.