Building/Grounds Superintendent

Position Summary

The Building and Grounds Superintendent position supervises bureau employees and outside contractors involved in the repair, maintenance, grounds care, and operation of assigned FM Group 1 buildings which include 1 West Wilson, DOA Administration Building, Monona Terrace Parking Ramp, Tommy G. Thompson Center, and other buildings as assigned.

This position also assists the Assistant Director in planning, budgeting, contracting, operations, directing building engineering activities, and serves as the liaison to the tenants of all buildings assigned to this position. Maintains and operates an electronic work request/order system to keep inventory, assign and track work orders/requests to staff, and maintain and update the preventative maintenance program.

To view a complete list of duties, see the position description.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-03) with a salary between $74,880 and $92,206. 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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Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. Applicants may also be asked to complete a DOJ Fingerprinting background check. 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.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience in:

• Management of daily building operations (e.g. facilities management, repairs, preventative maintenance, or similar)
• Facilities oversight and operations (e.g. estimating cost of construction, maintenance and improvements, building construction equipment experience, application of building codes and standards such as electrical, heating, air conditioning, etc. or similar)

In addition, well qualified applicants may have experience in:

• Facilities management supervision (e.g. supervising staff, acting as lead worker, leadership, or similar)
• Development and maintenance of contracts

How To Apply

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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.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at ... or ....

Deadline to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, June 23, 2025.