Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields.

Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The , is currently accepting applications for Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Advanced

Current Vacancies :

Black River Correctional Center (Black River Falls, Jackson County)

Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County)

Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)

Drug Abuse Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)

Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County)

Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County)

Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County)

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County)

Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County)

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County)

New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County)

Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County)

Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County)

Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County)

Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County)

Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County)

Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County)

Winnebago Correctional Center (Winnebago, Winnebago County)

Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County)

DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring :

including 3.5 weeks (or more) of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.

25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year.

Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• An exceptional including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged .
• The helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our 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 program.

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for inspection and analysis of equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and the .

This includes systems such as : electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, locks and security doors, fire control, and fuel storage and delivery.

This position is also responsible maintenance on vehicles, motors, kitchen appliances, motorized equipment, and for the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment such as welding torches, lifts, and generators.

This position also operates groundskeeping equipment such as plow trucks, snow blowers, and mowers.

This position uses blue prints and schematics and makes repairs to the facility’s structure and fixtures.

This position provides supervision and training of inmates in mechanical maintenance and repair work assignments and maintains security in the work environment.

This position keeps maintenance records and researches needed parts and equipment for repairs or improvements and submits selections for purchase.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13 with a starting pay of $22.78 / hour .

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Remote work options not available for these positions.

Job Details

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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 will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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.

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Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and may be required to meet . Employees 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.

Experience or training in construction or repair of structures (such as using wood, steel, or other metals to make structural repairs to buildings or experience making repairs to building fixtures and furniture, etc.)

Experience or training in 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.)