Facilities Maintenance Director, King Veterans

Buildings/Grounds Superintendent

Introduction:
The Wisconsin Veterans Home (WVHK) in King is seeking a Buildings/Grounds Superintendent to serve as the Facilities Maintenance Director. The 24/7 skilled nursing long‑term care facility is located on the shoreline of the Chain O’Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. This role leads maintenance operations serving elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses.

• Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Under supervision of the Veterans Home Commandant, this position plans, coordinates, and oversees buildings and grounds maintenance, repair, and improvement on the WVHK campus. Responsibilities include supervising skilled and semi‑skilled staff in construction, electrical systems, communications and alarm systems, elevators, durable medical equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and four‑season grounds maintenance; providing maintenance support across functional lines; assisting with weekend and evening call‑in rotations;

and supporting campus events and improvement initiatives. The incumbent also coordinates building maintenance projects with campus staff, contractors, and building management, manages the work order system, assigns work to maintenance staff, and ensures timely completion of tasks and a safe environment in compliance with building and Life Safety codes.

Starting salary will be between $84,489 and $90,480 per year, depending on qualifications. The position is in pay schedule‑pay range 81‑03.

The base schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but hours may be adjusted or increased to meet facility needs. The position requires on‑site work; remote work is not available.

Lifting: up to 75 pounds;
Carrying: up to 50 pounds;
Body Positioning: bending, squatting, stooping, crawling;
Confined Spaces: entrance and work;
Stairs & Ladders: climbing. Exposure to physical and chemical hazards may occur.

Criminal background check and pre‑employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test are required. A 12‑month probationary period may be required.

• Experience planning and performing facilities & grounds maintenance (construction, electrical, grounds, automotive, interior, exterior, repair, lawn, garden, roads, sidewalks, etc.)
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring staff (developing performance standards, evaluating training needs, handling discipline, interviewing, hiring, motivating staff)

• Experience planning and performing all‑seasons grounds maintenance
• Experience communicating in a professional setting

• Interpret and follow building, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Life Safety codes *
• Plan and direct building projects/facilities operations *
• Perform budgetary and/or procurement functions
• Establish and maintain teams
• Interpret and follow nursing home buildings and grounds regulations

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 27, 2026.