Building & Grounds Supervisor

Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) within the Department of Health Services is is recruiting for a Building & Grounds Supervisor. This position will work Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:15 pm.  There may occasionally be times when early morning or evening hours are necessary.  

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs.  Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.95% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer

This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in this classification.   

Position Summary

As the Building and Grounds Supervisor, you will provide first line supervision and daily task assignments for all staff employed in the Grounds, Trucking, and Building Repair and Maintenance Departments.  Additional responsibilities include: 

• Participating in and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Participating in project planning.
• Directing the preventative maintenance, pest control, and grounds programs.
• Determining supply and equipment needs for maintenance.
• Assisting with monitoring budget expenditures and conducting health and safety checks/inspections.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $31.00-$35.00 per hour (approximately $64,400-$72,800 per year) plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is in pay schedule and range 81/04.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

**This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are: 

• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have minimum of two years licensed driving experience;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions: 

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience performing building and grounds maintenance including tasks such as custodial work, floor and building maintenance and repair, etc.
• Experience working as a project leader/lead worker performing tasks such as delegating and prioritizing work, tracking deadlines, providing assistance, coaching, guidance and/or training to other staff, etc.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.**

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working as a supervisor including tasks such as performance evaluations, reviewing and assigning work, resolving conflict, scheduling staff, interviewing, or recommending hiring of staff, implementing quality improvement initiatives, etc.
• Experience working as a supervisor in a healthcare facility, corrections facility, educational facility or other large, campus environment.
• Experience working with a fleet vehicle maintenance system such as ARI Fleet.

The letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. 

Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is December 29th at 11:59pm.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is not available after 4:30 PM on the deadline date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.