Position Summary

This position will supervise the 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 facility grounds. This position will participate in maintenance project planning, evaluation and management; direct the preventative maintenance, pest control and grounds programs; determine monthly and emergency supply and equipment needs for maintenance department; assist with monitoring budget expenditures; conduct health and safety checks/inspections. Assigned responsibilities include the assistance of Youth workers and safety staff to effectively carry out program functions.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-04 with a starting pay of $30.00/hour - $37.17/hour, plus excellent benefits. 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.

Job Details

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.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

This position has physical requirements, including but not limited to: walking, pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, lifting/carrying up to 75lbs. This position works within a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. The hired applicant must have the ability to work up to 16 hours per day and more than 40 hours per week, depending on operational needs. This may include weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

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.)

- 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

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Chance and Affidaviate 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.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, HR Supervisor, at [email protected] or (phone hidden).

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 8, 2026.

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📌 Buildings and Grounds Supervisor (Irma)
🏢 Wisconsin Department of Corrections
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