Facilities Manager - Milwaukee Campus

Wisconsin Humane Society; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and operations across multiple sites. This full-time role involves leading a team to ensure the functionality and safety of facilities, while fostering a positive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and people, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a committed team that values compassion and innovation, and be part of a mission that truly matters.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid family leave

Mental health and counseling support

Discounts on adoption fees and training classes

Support for student loans

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to inspire performance and align with organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources for facility upkeep and safety across locations.
• Supervise and coach facility staff, supporting their professional growth.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

None required

Job description

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: Milwaukee Campus - Milwaukee, WI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $55900.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year Job Category: Facilities Description

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Facilities Manager to lead our grounds and maintenance work across our eight locations with a focus on Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Racine Counties. This position provides oversight and leadership to our team of Facilities Maintenance Specialists and reports to the Vice President of Operations. This role requires regular onsite presence, especially at our Milwaukee Campus, and travel between locations to ensure the functionality, upkeep, and safety of our buildings. The role typically works Monday through Friday, with flexibility to be on-call and support occasional weekends, evenings, and/or holidays to support facilities needs that arise. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!

Key accountabilities:

Lead the Work

• Coordinate resources to ensure the functionality, cleanliness, upkeep, and safety of our facilities, equipment, and grounds to support our work for animals and for people.
• Respond to internal maintenance requests promptly and effectively.
• Oversee systems that ensure proper inventory levels for facility equipment and supplies.
• Oversee team scheduling, supervision, and support for daily tasks.
• Track and coordinate the maintenance of all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Manage multiple facility improvement projects simultaneously, including vendor selection, oversight, and coordination and communication with internal stakeholders in alignment with organizational resources, priorities, and needs.
• Execute and participate in department budgeting to ensure facility purchases and investments meet organizational needs now and in the future.
• Support safety plans, equipment, and processes across the organization.

Lead the People

• Supervise and coach facility staff across locations using WHS’s supervisory processes, people-centered approach, and values.
• Support performance and professional growth of the team through effective hiring, onboarding, and training of staff.
• Collaborate within and across teams to maintain the alignment of people, processes, and organizational functions.

Lead the Culture

• Create and support a workplace environment that exemplifies WHS’s values and people-centered approach.
• Build relationships and communicate organizational and team strategic direction, priorities, values, and key information.

Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance experience required; experience in a high-traffic commercial facility preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and inspire great performance to achieve results; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach.
• Must be able to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
• Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, ladder work, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate to solve problems.

Benefits for our full-time staff include:

• Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid family leave.
• Group term and voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses.

Benefits for all staff include:

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP with six free counseling sessions per year).
• Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals.
• Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events.
• Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!

About us:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes, and much more. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.