Introduction The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Specialist

• Advanced position.

This position is headquartered at the Engineering Building at the Wisconsin National Guard Armory in Green Bay. This position will serve/ maintain buildings in the northeast corner of the state. A vehicle and all tools necessary will be provided for this position. The schedule for this full-time position will be Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 $45/month for single plans and $111/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.

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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 Position Summary The Facilities Maintenance Specialist

• Advanced (FMS
• Advanced) reports to the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor for Area 5, Green Bay. The position performs maintenance and repairs to building mechanical equipment. The FMS
• Advanced performs advanced level electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs, performs maintenance and repair to HVAC units and controls, steam lines, valves and associated equipment. Independently troubleshoots, performs diagnostic procedures and determines alternatives for repair or solves the requirement directly. The FMS
• Advanced does maintenance, repairs and some small remodeling projects to the building structural components, grounds and pavement areas.

The position may serve as a lead worker over personnel assigned to assist with these activities. In all activities the use and coordination of contractors may be required. Primary work location is Green Bay; however, work at other facility locations is required. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Information Starting pay is $26.87/ hr. This position is in the 03-13 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required. The schedule for this full-time position will be Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator. Job Details Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver's license as a condition of continued employment. You will be trained on specific vehicles and will receive assistance to obtain the licensure if you do not already possess. Must be physically able to lift and move objects in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas. Within one year of appointment, must obtain CFC universal Refrigerant Handling license. Must adhere to safety practices utilized in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and general building maintenance, to include lock out/tag out. Ability to identify hazardous materials and situations. Take corrective measures when unsafe acts or conditions are observed. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employee in this role shall wear eye and foot protection while conducting facility maintenance (excluding an office environment). (a)

Eye Protection:

eyewear shall meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 requirements (prescription safety glasses with side shields shall be attached where there are potential side impact or debris hazards). (b)

Foot Protection:

footwear shall meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2413 requirements. (c) All other PPE is based on potential job task and exposure. In order to gain access to DMA facilities or air bases, and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check. 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. This is a State of Wisconsin Civil Service position. The DMA does not require current or previous military experience. 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. Qualifications Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have the following: Experience with or training in general maintenance and repairs of electrical systems. Experience operating and maintaining lawn and snow removal equipment. Experience working with or training in occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the maintenance and use of building mechanical systems. Experience using computers (i.e. completing work orders, using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) etc. In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications : Experience or training in HVAC systems. Experience or training in refrigeration systems. Experience or training in maintenance of kitchen equipment (i.e. ice machines, drinking fountains, stoves, etc.) Possession of EPA Universal 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification. 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. How To Apply Apply online! Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click "Register Now" to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

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You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted. You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Please consider saving a copy of the job announcement for future reference. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here . Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process. Applications must be submitted through Wisc.

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Jobs. 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. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. The Wisc.

Jobs helpdesk is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am

• 4:30pm at 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.

gov. Some applicants report better performance when using the Chrome browser. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.

Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150. Deadline to Apply The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 7. Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.