Facilities Maintenance Specialist – Advanced

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

The Division of Facilities and Transportation Services (DFTS), Bureau of Building Management is looking to hire a Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Adv position headquartered in at the Tommy G. Thompson Building: 201 West Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53703.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Advanced position is primarily responsible for performing inspection and maintenance for their assigned facilities. Previous experience in commercial facility maintenance is desired but not required to be eligible for this position. The position assists with repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems. The employee in this position will also perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs to equipment. Job duties also include maintaining state property which includes outside structures and grounds.

This position is in schedule-range with a rate of pay of $25.57 an hour. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• 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 well-being
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Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. You may be required to complete a DOJ fingerprinting background check as well. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and LTE vacancies that occur in the next six months.

Some requirements specific to this position include:

• Ability to work some nights and weekends to respond to critical building issues, conduct preventive maintenance and testing of the systems
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold and work at heights above 20 feet in order to reach HVAC/Refrigeration and building equipment, to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges for performing outdoor maintenance in the summer and the winter, and to enter, exit and perform duties in confined spaces to address equipment performance problems is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance, and stoop, crawl under or over equipment and other non-standard height spaces in order to perform repair and maintenance duties is required.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Hands-on experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems or equipment.
• Training or experience in reading and following technical instructions, manuals, or schematics, and apply safe work practices.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and customer service skills (e.g. assisting with tenant and public needs).

In addition, well-qualified applicants may have education, training or experience in:

• Operation of computer data systems (e.g. automated building management system (BMS) and Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Interpret Direct Digital Control (DDC) system information to trend performance and initiate adjustments
• Building construction and repair (e.g. remodel, preventative maintenance, or similar)
• Chemical water treatment and testing for boilers and cooling towers
• Coordinating and assisting trades workers and contractors in repair of building equipment and grounds
• Monitoring and testing of building safety systems and equipment
• Reading and interpreting building or engineering plans

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

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

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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 Michelle Bassuener at

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday January 5, 2026.