HVAC Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced Re

HVAC Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced Re-Announcement

This is a job reannouncement. If you previously applied within the last six months for this position, you do not need to reapply.

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The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction Facility Management Office (CFMO), is hiring an HVAC Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced. This position will be based / headquartered out of Eau Claire and will serve the entirety of Area 4, which includes Ashland, Barron, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pierce, Sawyer, St. Croix, and Taylor counties.

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 provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Under the general supervision of the CFMO Area 4 Building/Grounds Superintendent and/or the Building/Grounds Supervisor, this position performs Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) work at various Area 4 locations while being headquartered at the Eau Claire, National Guard Armory. Position requires programming and installation knowledge of Honeywell, Auto‑Logic, Johnson Controls Metasys, Trane, and Carrier DDC control systems.

Position 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. Position may require occasional statewide and/or overnight travel. May perform some plumbing and electrical repairs as needed.

Starting pay is $32.21 per hour. This position is in the 03‑15 pay schedule/range. A 12‑month probation will be required. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.

• 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 $45/month for single plans and $111/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.

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.

• Minimum of two years’ driving experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Driving record must not reflect one or more of the following: three or more moving violations (with point reductions) and/or at‑fault accidents in the past two years, an OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months, or a suspension or revocation of the driver’s license.
• Must possess or acquire within the 1‑year probationary period a valid Department of…