What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced - Ethan Allen position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for two Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced positions located at the Ethan Allen School Grounds at W323 S1050 Boys School Road; Wales, WI 53183 (Waukesha County). This may also appear as Delafield in location selection. This facility does not currently have residents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for inspection and analysis of equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
This includes systems such as: electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, locks and security doors, fire control, and fuel storage and delivery.
This position performs scheduled building checks of all facility buildings, lawn maintenance and snow removal, which requires operating groundskeeping equipment such as plow trucks, snow blowers, and mowers.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $25.57/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Job Details
This position is not eligible for remote work. Anticipated schedule will be day-time hours Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-call hours in case of emergent issues. Specifics can be discussed at time of interview. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel regularly.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and will be required to meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements. Employees in these positions will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a fleet vehicle.
This position requires the physical ability to perform manual labor, to climb, bend, crawl and lift and will sometimes work in cold, hot, or dusty environments.
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials, including a template for the letter of qualifications, here.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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 Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 5, 2026.
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
The Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Corrections, is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of youth placed in our care. Juvenile Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.
The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for two Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced positions located at the Ethan Allen School Grounds at W323 S1050 Boys School Road; Wales, WI 53183 (Waukesha County). This may also appear as Delafield in location selection. This facility does not currently have residents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for inspection and analysis of equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
This includes systems such as: electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, locks and security doors, fire control, and fuel storage and delivery.
This position performs scheduled building checks of all facility buildings, lawn maintenance and snow removal, which requires operating groundskeeping equipment such as plow trucks, snow blowers, and mowers.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $25.57/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.
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.
- Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
- An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.
Job Details
This position is not eligible for remote work. Anticipated schedule will be day-time hours Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with on-call hours in case of emergent issues. Specifics can be discussed at time of interview. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel regularly.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have:
- Experience independently performing general maintenance and repairs (in areas such as: plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, vehicles, motors, kitchen appliances, motorized equipment, welding, lifts, and generators, etc.)
- Experience operating powered grounds maintenance equipment (such as plow trucks, snow blowers, lawn mowers, slid steers, lifts, utility vehicles etc.)
- Experience with large-scale landscaping and/or snow removal
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and will be required to meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements. Employees in these positions will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a fleet vehicle.
This position requires the physical ability to perform manual labor, to climb, bend, crawl and lift and will sometimes work in cold, hot, or dusty environments.
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials, including a template for the letter of qualifications, here.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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 Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 5, 2026.
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
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