Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced (2 positions)

Do you enjoy fixing and maintaining things? Do you like a variety of projects and an active workday?

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring two Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced positions (working title: FRW- Adv).

One of these positions will be headquartered in Eau Claire or Chippewa Falls and will service the building locations in the northwest area of the state. The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Overnight travel will be required an average of 3-5 times per year.

One of these positions will be headquartered in Hayward or Spooner and will service the building locations in the northwest area of the state. The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Overnight travel will be required an average of 3-5 times per year.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

The DMA offers great life/work balance. 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.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• 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 wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Facilities Repair Worker- Advanced (FRW- Adv) works under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor, Area 4. The position may receive direction from a Lead Worker or HVAC technicians. The position completes inspections and accomplishes minor maintenance, repair and structural alterations on mechanical and building systems.

In addition the FRW- Adv completes all required preventative maintenance functions and meets all interval requirements. The position maintains adequate inventory supplies, materials and equipment to accomplish all job-related duties. The position accurately completes all required paperwork and submits as required. The FRW- Adv assists in monitoring various contracted services, mows lawn, and removes snow as required, using appropriate equipment when necessary. The FRW- Adv works at other DMA facilities and performs other duties as assigned.

Starting pay is $23.69/ hr.

This position is in the 03-12 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

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Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

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

Must be physically able to lift and move objects in excess of 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, kneel and climb ladders.

Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas.

All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Towing and hauling trailers
• Basic computer skills such as timecard entry, e-mail, Microsoft TEAMS.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have experience with the following preferred qualifications:

• Training or experience with safety practices/ best practices related to housekeeping and building services.
• Commercial building mechanical systems.
• Computerized maintenance management software

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

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

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity 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. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-connected disability rating are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s. 230.275, WI Stats. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for more information about the program and how to apply. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

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The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on May 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.