What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Repair Worker – Advanced position at State of Wisconsin - Administration?
Introduction
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.
This position is within the Division of Facilities & Transportation Services, Bureau of Building Management and headquartered at the Executive Residence in Madison, WI.
As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performance of a variety of tasks of a heavy physical nature involved in, and incidental to, general building services and preventative maintenance activities. Duties include, but are not limited to general facilities maintenance, various cleaning duties, ornamental gardening, park planning and maintenance, seasonal care of planting beds, cultivating ornamental plants, and special event setup and takedown.
A complete list of duties is available in the position description.
Salary Information
The Facility Repair Worker -Advanced is in schedule-range (03-12) with an hourly rate of pay of $24.90. 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
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Job Details
Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, 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 upon hire.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have the following:
Training and/or experience performing minor building repairs (e.g. basic cabinetry, repairing doors and hardware, preventative facility maintenance, minor plumbing repair, etc.)
General landscape experience (e.g. maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, plant care, etc.)
How To Apply
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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 committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.