Building and Grounds Superintendent Details

Building and Grounds Superintendent

State of Wisconsin - Fort McCoy, WI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Introduction

Do you have experience supervising building and grounds maintenance operations? The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs is looking for an experience professional to manage maintenance of our building and grounds in the west-central area of the state.

This is a Wisconsin state civil service position. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Branch Chief, this position provides oversight and supervision in all aspects of buildings/grounds maintenance and operations for all DMA locations and facilities in Area 3. The assigned area includes armories at 8 different locations, as well as many buildings and other assets to be maintained at Fort McCoy, where this position will be located. With emphasis on customer service, this position serves as the Area Superintendent, completing various administrative functions in support of buildings and grounds administration. This position will oversee the execution of service contracts for custodial services, landscape maintenance, and pavement clearing and small maintenance and repair, remodeling and construction projects contracts. This position is also responsible for security and accountability of assigned personnel through key control, tools and equipment inventory, quality control of direct pay invoices purchase cards, and other similar duties. Ensures there is an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment to accomplish maintenance functions. Oversees the preventative maintenance programs and completes various inspections.

The starting compensation for this position will be $24.33 to $38.29 per hour ($50,606 to $79,643 annually), plus a generous benefits package (81-03). For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This positin has the following conditions of employment

• Must live within 45 minutes of the location identified as the headquarters for this position.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for travel within the assigned area. Some overnight travel will be required.
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) in order to obtain a U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC).
• A 12-month probationary period is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in planning and supervising commercial building and grounds operations (both internal and external building components).
• Experience with commercial and residential HVAC, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Has performed administrative supervisory duties (performance evaluations, hiring, counseling, discipline, etc.)
• Experience with snow removal operations.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will have:

• Extensive experience with planning and managing commercial building and grounds operations for multiple complex facilities at multiple locations, including managing vendor contracts for services such as janitorial, refuse, snow removal, etc.
• Has independently managed a program budget.
• Managed key control for facilities.
• Estimated costs and expenses for future budget development.

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed above. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Please note, the resume is limited to three pages and the letter of qualifications is limited to two pages. Pages in excess of these limits will not be reviewed. 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 state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions can be directed to Steve Janisch at stephen.janisch@wisconsin.gov.

The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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The online application process must be completed by 11:59 pm on Monday, August 30, 2021.