Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

State of Wisconsin; Redgranite (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & lifeinsurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of Corrections in Wisconsin is hiring for a maintenance supervisor position. The role oversees facilities and grounds, directs maintenance staff, executes emergency repairs, and ensures safety and code compliance while managing preventative maintenance and supply purchases.

The position is based in Wisconsin, with a starting hourly pay scale from $30.00 to $37.17, plus benefits. A 12-month probationary period applies upon hire.

Qualifications

• Supervisory/lead worker experience with training, staffing, and performance review.
• Maintenance and repair of building systems (heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Planning and directing maintenance and repair of service systems (telephones, networks, security, water, sewer).

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and direct daily work programs.
• Provide emergency repair services and ensure safety/code compliance.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs and procurement of supplies.

Skills

Supervisory/lead worker experience

Maintaining systems & repairs

Maintenance planning & directing

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

Position Summary

This position assists in ensuring proper functioning of the Institution facilities and grounds. This position supervises and directs the work of maintenance staff, provides emergency repair services, ensures safety and code compliance, establishes and maintains preventative maintenance programs, purchases maintenance supplies and services, performs record keeping and other administrative duties, supervises inmate workers and maintains security in work areas.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $30.00/hr. and $37.17/hr., plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-04. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• 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

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. 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 to employment.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Supervisory/lead worker experience (e.g. training, assigning duties, reviewing work, staffing process, interviewing candidates, hiring recommendations)
• Maintaining or repairing systems commonly used in building/institution complexes. (i.e. heating, cooling & refrigeration systems, electric and mechanical equipment, food service equipment, grounds equipment, security systems, building structure components, plumbing, electrical, computerized and mechanical systems, and vehicles.)
• Planning and directing the maintenance and repair of service systems. (i.e. telephone, radio, computer local network, electric, security fences, cameras, natural gas, water distribution systems and storm, and sanitary sewer system.)

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

• Establishing and maintaining safety training programs and safety policy implementations including fire codes, ADA accessibility, building codes, material handling safety, lockout/tag out procedures, confined space entry.
• Experience planning and purchasing materials for maintenance projects

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at [e-mail].

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

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.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on November 12th, 2026.

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