Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Division of Facilities and Transportation Services (DFTS), Bureau of Building Management is looking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Advanced position headquartered at the La Crosse State Office Building: 3550 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Advanced position is primarily responsible for performing inspection and maintenance for their assigned facilities. Previous experience in commercial facility maintenance is desired but not required to be eligible for this position. The position assists with repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems. The employee in this position will also perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs to equipment. Job duties also include maintaining state property which includes outside structures and grounds.

This position is in schedule-range (03-13) with a rate of pay of $22.78 an hour. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• 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

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. You may be required to complete a DOJ fingerprinting background check as well. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Some requirements specific to this position include:

• Ability to work some nights and weekends to respond to critical building issues, conduct preventive maintenance and testing of the systems
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold and work at heights above 20 feet in order to reach HVAC/Refrigeration and building equipment, to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for performing outdoor maintenance in the summer and the winter, and to enter, exit and perform duties in confined spaces to address equipment performance problems is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance, and stoop, crawl under or over equipment and other non-standard height spaces in order to perform repair and maintenance duties is required.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet DOA Fleet standards in order to drive state-owned vehicles for the performance of job duties, or the ability to provide one’s own transportation.

Qualified candidates will have education, training, or experience in the following:

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment
• Customer service (e.g. assisting with tenant and public needs)
• Maintenance of grounds including lawn care, snow removal and planting

In addition, well-qualified applicants may have education, training or experience in:

• Operation of computer data systems (e.g. automated building management system (BMS) and Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Interpret Direct Digital Control (DDC) system information to trend performance and initiate adjustments
• Building construction and repair (e.g. remodel, preventative maintenance, or similar)
• Chemical water treatment and testing for boilers and cooling towers
• Coordinating and assisting trades workers and contractors in repair of building equipment and grounds
• Monitoring and testing of building safety systems and equipment

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

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

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

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2131.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, May 20th 2024.