<p>Position Summary</p> <p>As the Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced, you will perform general maintenance duties on (but not limited to) the following systems: heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and minor washer and dryer repairs. You will be required to work around patients/inmates. Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Inspecting, maintaining, installing, removing and making repairs of institute floors, roofs, ceilings, doors, windows, screens, furniture, parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds, and various building hardware and equipment. </li><li>Submitting monthly estimates of material needed to perform assigned tasks. </li><li>Keeping accurate logs. </li><li>Submitting written reports. </li><li>Being responsible for the security of tools and keys. </li><li>Working in other areas such as the grounds department as needed. </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The starting pay is $25.57 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 03/13.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.</p> <p>All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.</p> <p>DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.</p> <p>Applicants must have the physical ability to walk up and down stairs frequently, climb ladders, crawl, stoop, crouch, twist, kneel, and lift up to 80 pounds. A physical assessment may be required prior to hire.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs to plumbing equipment and systems. </li><li>Experience performing minor door and window repairs. </li><li>Experience performing ground maintenance, lawn mowing or snow removal. </li><li>Must possess a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle. </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Experience performing minor electrical repairs (e.g., replacing switches, outlets, ballasts, motors, etc.). </li><li>Experience working with heating, ventilation or air conditioning equipment (e.g., air handling units, hot water radiation, and booster coils, steam traps, steam convectors, and pneumatic controls, etc.). </li><li>Experience operating different types of drain augers (e.g., portable handheld, small drum, large cable drain augers, etc.). </li></ul> <p>State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a valid driver's license. </li><li>Minimum of two year's driving experience. </li><li>Must be 18 years of age of older. </li></ul> <p>Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years; </li><li>Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months; </li><li>Suspension or revocation of driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Your resume is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or click "New User" to create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.</p> <p>Helpful Information:</p> <ul> <li>Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. </li><li>You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. </li><li>Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. </li><li>Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. </li><li>Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. </li><li>If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. </li><li>For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang in Human Resources at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov. </li></ul> <p>DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.</p>