Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

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The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Building and Grounds Supervisor position, located at Green Bay Correctional Institution in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

This position will supervise the Institution’s 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 institution 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 & safety checks/inspections. Assigned responsibilities include the assistance of person in our care workers and security staff to effectively carry out program functions.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.)

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

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.

Planning and purchasing materials for maintenance projects

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 7, 2026.