HVAC Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced

Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs

Chippewa Falls, WI

Pay: $32/hr

Shift: Full time

**Introduction**

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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 Chippewa Falls maintenance Building or Eau Claire and will serve buildings in Area 4. Area 4 consists of 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 4, 10-hour shifts per week, working Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The exact schedule will be determined with the candidate upon hire.

The DMA offers flexible schedules and 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 $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

**Position Summary**

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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 Chippewa Falls maintenance building. 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.

**Salary Information**

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Starting pay is $32.21/ hr.

This position is in the 03-15 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

The schedule for this position will be five, 8-hour shifts per week, or 4, 10-hour shifts per week. 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.

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**Job Details**

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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

• Must possess or acquire within the 1-year probationary period a valid Department of Commerce Refrigerant Handling Technician Certification and a valid EPA Universal Technician Certification for refrigerant.
• In order to gain access to 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.
• Ability to perform duties under unpleasant, adverse conditions; such as in dusty and dirty areas or in extreme heat and/or cold, including confined spaces and the use of personal protective equipment, climbing, bending, lifting, working below grade, from uneven surfaces, from elevated levels possibly higher than 75 feet, etc., and the ability to perform lifting of up to 50 or more pounds.
• Must be able to operate lift equipment and have no limitations for working in high areas.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All