Facilities Repair Worker - Advanced

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is currently recruiting to fill a Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced position.

This position will work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime or extra hours as needed.

MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, specializing in serving patients with complex psychiatric conditions, often combined with certain problem behaviors. MMHI is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 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.

As the Facilities Repair Worker-Advanced, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repairs on institution buildings and related equipment. Included are wood, metal, and masonry repairs; painting; carpentry; and roof repairs. This position may be responsible for directing and instructing patient worker activity.

The starting pay will be $23.69 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 03/12.

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

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by MMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, bending, crawling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, 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.

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 of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy, which are:

**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 of older.

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

• Three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years.
• An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months.
• A suspension or revocation of the driver's license.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy ** to drive a state vehicle.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime or extra hours as needed.
• Experience operating grounds and snow removal equipment (e.g., zero turn mowers, tractors, skid/end loaders, tillers, trimmers, snow blowers, boom/scissor lifts, snowplow, truck salt spreaders, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will also have the following:

• Experience record keeping of all supplies and orders related to auto and grounds inventory.
• Experience maintaining and repairing grounds equipment (e.g., zero turn mowers, tractors, skid/end loaders, tillers, trimmers, snow blowers, snowplow, truck salt spreaders, etc.).

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shea O'Malley in Human Resources at shea.omalley@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is 04/22/25 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.