Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

Position Summary

This position will supervise the Institution's Building and Grounds Maintenance program, providing direct supervision to specified maintenance staff and providing direction to all maintenance staff in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and institution grounds.

This position will participate in maintenance project planning, evaluation and management, as well as direct the preventative maintenance, pest control and grounds programs.

This position will determine monthly and emergency supply and equipment needs for maintenance department and assist with monitoring budget expenditures.

This position conducts health and safety checks/inspections, and will assist Person in Our Care (PIOC) workers and security staff to effectively carry out program functions.

This position will sometimes work within a wide range of temperatures (extreme hot and cold), in dusty, dirty, or confined areas or areas that may be quite noisy. This position will also work within close physical proximity to PIOC and other staff members. This position may work in other areas of the institution during lock-down situations.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $31.00/hour - $38.05/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

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.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

Anticipated schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM.

In the event of an urgent situation, the employee may be required to work additional hours on their shift, holiday, or weekend.

This position is FLSA Exempt.

This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience maintaining and repairing buildings, equipment, systems, and grounds in an institution or commercial setting.
• Experience facilitating/managing various operational programs related to buildings and grounds (example: maintenance, services, repairs, such as a preventative maintenance program and contractor provided services).
• Experience, education, or training using various maintenance software (such as: E-Builder) and software from the Microsoft Office Suite (such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, or directing the work of other staff members

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:

• Experience supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, discipline, dismissal, settling grievances, etc.)
• Experience establishing/maintaining safety training programs and implementing safety policy (e.g. fire codes, ADA accessibility, building codes, material handling safety, lockout/tag out procedures, confined spaces, etc.)
• Experience planning, budgeting, and purchasing for maintenance projects.

How To Apply

To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday August 18th, 2025.

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