Disabled Veterans:
The following part-time job opening is being announced for disabled veterans using the State's 30% Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment Process. To be eligible to apply you must be at least 30% disabled and must have VA documentation by 9 August 2011.
Job Title: Laborer
Location: Milwaukee
Pay: Starting hourly salary is $11.284, plus excellent benefits. A six month probationary period is required. This classification is represented by the Wisconsin State Employees Union.
Status: Part Time, 20 hours per week
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until midnight on August 9, 2011
Department of Administration, Division of State Facilities, Bureau of Facilities Management, State Office Building,Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job Duties: Under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Superintendent, with occasional direction from the Facilities Maintenance Specialist-Advanced lead worker. Perform semi-skilled work of a heavy physical nature related to the mechanical repair and preventive maintenance activities at the State Building.
See attached Position Description.
Special Notes: This is a part-time (50%) position. Work will involve manual work of a strenuous physical nature. Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; bend twist, stoop, reach, climb ladders, perform repetitive motion tasks and walk/stand for an entire shift is required. Due to the nature of the position, criminal background will be required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license is required.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Heavy manual and physically challenging work in many in and outdoor conditions
- Climb and work from ladders
- Conduct daily inspections of building and equipment
- Notify supervisor of any problems
- Document daily meter readings of utilities servicing the facility
- Take direction in various areas of the building maintenance
- Start, stop and operate HVAC components.
How to Apply: Forward or hand deliver, a cover letter, resume, copy of DD Form 214 and VA Letter stating disability rating to:
Jennifer Zschernitz, DOA Equal Opportunity Program Specialist, 101 E. Wilson St, 9th Floor, P.O. Box 7869, Madison, WI 53707-7869; Jennifer.zschernitz@wisconsin.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Laborer Position No. 307394
Division of State Facilities, Bureau of Facilities Management March 2011
#14 POSITION SUMMARY – (Major Goals of the Position)
Under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Superintendent and with occasional direction
from the Facilities Maintenance Specialist – Advanced lead worker, perform semi-skilled work of a heavy
physical nature related to the mechanical repair and preventative maintenance activities at the State
Building.
#15 GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES
60% A. Maintain building mechanical systems and infrastructure. Review problems and unusual
conditions with lead-worker, or building superintendent when warranted and take work
orders for repair where appropriate and as directed.
A1. Take daily meter readings of utilities servicing the several buildings, and update
electronic data record.
A2. Maintain, service, adjust and repair controls for heating, air conditioning and
ventilating equipment. Clean grilles, screens, filters, dampers and coils.
A3. Conduct regularly scheduled building walk-through inspections with regard to
building conditions to take stock of building equipment condition.
A4. Perform routine preventative maintenance on internal combustion engines,
vehicles, trucks, mowers, and other maintenance and grounds equipment as
required. This includes changing oil, lubrication, tune-ups and minor
adjustments, gas up vehicles, cleaning and washing equipment.
A5. Inspect, maintain, repair or replace sheaves, belts, bearings, and keep
component parts in alignment.
A6. Repair, replace or rebuild couplings, drives, shafts on rotating equipment.
Repair, replace or rebuild pumps, compressors and electric motors.
25% B. Perform preventative maintenance and mechanical work by assisting crafts workers in
electrical, carpentry, heating ventilation and air conditioning work of the State Building.
B1. Work with the steamfitters and other maintenance mechanics in monitoring the high
pressure boilers, air handling units and other equipment. Perform work in sheet
metal fabrication, and iron work and welding.
B2. Assist electrician in pulling new wires. Perform preliminary inspection of various
types of electrical equipment including switches, outlets and cords.
B3. Work with mason and painters in preparation and repair work consisting of
caulking, pointing and maintenance painting work. POSITION DESCRIPTION
Laborer Position No. 307394
Division of State Facilities, Bureau of Facilities Management March 2011
B4. Assist carpenter with installation of walls, ceilings and flooring. Repair or replace
door closures, operators, motors gear boxes, locks and partitions.
B5. Assist plumber in maintaining plumbing systems by performing preliminary review
of work repair orders and trouble calls.
B6. Work with contractors and vendors in remodeling and construction project process
as circumstance dictates and maintain Building is pristine historically accurate
condition..
B7. Assist with maintenance activities at other bureau and facilities management group
building as necessary to provide coverage when use of leave, makes a coverage
opening at other buildings.
B8. Maintain tools, equipment and spare parts in proper operating condition. Notify
maintenance supervisor of equipment and tools in need of repair or replacement.
15% C. Maintain accurate records of work requests completed and labor hours applied to work
requests using the bureau computerized maintenance management system.
C1. Review assigned work requests in work list daily and prioritize work orders
according to age, importance and convenience and, to the extent reasonable, work
primarily on work listed on work order list.
C2. Accurately enter labor hours applied to individual work orders daily as directed by
management and training.
C3. Accurately update work order status’ daily to reflect work accomplishments; work
orders for which work has been completed mark -work complete; work orders for
which materials have been ordered mark -materials required.
C4. Participate in facilities group discussions on process improvement.
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to perform heavy manual and physically challenging work in all kinds of indoor conditions
and to use scaffolding, and climb/work from ladders is required.
2. Ability to make daily inspections of building and equipment and notify supervisor of problems.
3. Ability to take daily meter readings of utilities servicing the facility.
4. Ability to take direction in various areas of building maintenance.
5. Ability to record meter and gauge readings.
6. Ability to start, stop and operate HVAC components.
