The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), is hiring an HVAC Refrigeration Specialist- Advanced. This position will be based / headquartered out of one of the following counties and will serve the entire Construction Facilities Management Office Area  6, ten-county region which includes: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington.

The selected location that the incumbent will be based out of is depended upon applicant preference and space availability.  A work vehicle and all required tools will be provided for the selected candidate. 

The schedule for this position will be five, 8-hour shifts per week or four, 10-hour shifts per week. The exact schedule will be determined with the candidate upon hire.

The DMA offers a 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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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.
• 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 wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

The HVAC Refrigeration Specialist- Advanced performs high-level Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) work at various DMA locations in Area 6. The position requires programming and installation knowledge of Network 8000, Metasys, Honeywell, Trane Automated Logic, and Carrier DDC control systems. The HVAC Refrigeration Specialist- Advanced is also responsible for the inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment associated with heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, humidity control and boiler operations and their related electrical systems, equipment, and various controls. The position will also perform some plumbing and electrical repairs.

Starting pay will be $31.27 per hour. This position is in the 03-15 pay schedule/range.  A 12-month probation may be required.

The schedule for this position will be five, 8-hour shifts per week or four, 10-hour shifts per week, based upon candidate preference and space availability. The exact schedule will be determined with the candidate upon hire.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must possess or able be to obtain a valid Universal Technician certification for handling refrigerants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency within 6 months of hire.

2. Must be physically able to lift and move objects in excess of 50 pounds.

3. Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas.

4. In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check. 

5. Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.

State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy:

Must have a valid driver's license

Minimum of two year's driving experience

Must be 18 years of age or older

Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions:

Three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at fault accidents in the past 2 years

An OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months

A suspension or revocation of the driver's license

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will have experience with the following:

•Experience with installing, diagnosing, and repairing commercial/industrial HVAC systems. 
 

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications for the position include any of the following:

•Significant experience with installing, diagnosing, and repairing commercial/industrial HVAC systems. 
•Experience with installing, scheduling, and programming DDC controls. 
•Experience with installing, diagnosing, and repairing commercial/industrial refrigeration systems. 
•Experience with installing, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC actuators, dampers, VAV’s, pumps and other related components. 
•Experience with maintaining and/or replacing electrical units such as motors, pumps, limit switches, thermostats, and other HVAC related components. 
•Possession of a valid Universal Technician certification for handling refrigerants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 
 

This position will be based / headquartered out of one of the following counties and will serve the entire Area 6, ten-county area: 

Dane, Dodge, Columbia, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington. 

The selected location that the incumbent will be based out of is dependent upon applicant preference and space availability. You must select all of the counties that you would be interested in being based out of when you apply. A work vehicle and all required tools will be provided for the selected candidate. 

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.  Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed above. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same limits apply to a letter of qualifications.

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

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position.  Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150. 

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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.

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Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. The deadline to apply to ensure consideration is 11:59 p.m. on April 24.