Construction Crew Supervisor

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

WRS pension

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Construction Crew Supervisor to lead a nine-person grounds team in the Physical Plant Grounds department. The role oversees hardscape and landscape maintenance, coordinates with vendors, and manages high-profile projects such as Hagenah Fountain and Lot 60 pier.

You will plan and execute the snow removal program to keep campus safe and accessible year-round, working with partners across FP&M and external teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams or supervising employees for at least one year.
• Experience in landscape, hardscape, or outdoor facilities maintenance and operations for at least one year.
• Experience performing or managing professional snow removal services for at least one year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other workplace technology applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.
• Driver’s license required – valid and meets UW Risk Management standard.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer safety needs regarding snow removal during scheduled and non-scheduled hours.
• Supervise, hire, transfer, promote, and manage conduct and performance for at least 2.0 FTE employees.
• Develop and schedule unit operational work plans.
• Plan and implement maintenance of campus concrete, asphalt, gravel paths, and retaining walls.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment used by staff and assist in procuring new equipment.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for completed projects.
• Plan and implement maintenance for fences and signs.
• Communicate unit goals, implement policies, and provide training to ensure safety and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Snow removal

Landscaping

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

CDL (Class A)

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Building & Grounds Supervisor

Job Summary

Lead a skilled and versatile team that plays a vital role in maintaining, improving, and enhancing the UW-Madison campus! This Construction Crew Supervisor role supervises a team of nine full-time employees within the Physical Plant Grounds Department. The team is responsible for a wide range of campus and off-site maintenance activities, including hardscape maintenance, sign maintenance, storm water structure maintenance, street sweeping, and equipment maintenance. Above and beyond campus maintenance, the supervisor works closely with team members, campus partners, other Physical Plant shops, and external vendors to coordinate and complete projects related to hardscape and landscape construction projects. The team also manages unique and highly visible projects, including maintenance of the Hagenah Fountain and installation of the Lot 60 pier.

This position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and implementing the department’s snow removal program. The Grounds Department is responsible for maintaining safe access across a significant portion of the UW-Madison campus, including roads, sidewalks, parking lots, steps, curb ramps, and bus stops.

Offering a diverse blend of leadership, project management, operations, and campus collaboration, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a visible impact on the university environment. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leading a skilled team, and helping keep a world-class campus safe, functional, and welcoming year-round, this position offers a rewarding and engaging career opportunity.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours generally scheduled: Monday- Friday, 6am- 2:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position. Work is performed onsite

Key Job Responsibilities

• Respond to customer safety needs in regard to snow removal during scheduled and non-scheduled work hours.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Develops and schedules unit operational work plans
• Plan, schedule and implement the maintenance of campus concrete, asphalt, gravel paths and retaining walls
• Oversee maintenance of equipment utilized by staff and assist in procuring new equipment and supplies needed
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
• Plan, schedule and implement a maintenance program for fences and signs
• Communicates unit goals and objectives, implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance

Department

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant- Grounds

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university’s education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

Compensation

$76,000 annually minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $76,000, but it is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information:

Academic Staff Benefits Summary

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading teams or supervising employees for at least one year
• At least one year of experience in landscape, hardscape, or outdoor facilities maintenance and operations
• At least one year of experience performing or managing professional snow removal services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other workplace technology applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative work environment
• Driver’s license required – valid and meets UW Risk Management standard
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service experience with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of customers, stakeholders, and partners

Education

Preferred; High School Diploma or GED

Contact Information

Miluska Canicoba, 608-262-6593, [e-mail]

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