Facilities Management Specialist

Introduction

The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.

At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.  for more information about WHS' mission, vision, and core values.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

• 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.
• 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
• 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

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The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) has two positions for Facilities Management Specialists. One is at the Southwest Sites (SWS) based at Stonefield in Cassville (Grant County) OR Mineral Point (Iowa County). The SWS position provides day-to-day facilities management and construction support services for the Southwest Sites (Pendarvis, First Capitol, Villa Louis, and Stonefield) and requires the ability to travel to those sites.

The other position is located at Old World Wisconsin (OWW) in Eagle (Waukesha County).

The Facilities Management Specialist ensures building systems, equipment, and grounds are safe, operational, and well-maintained; coordinates and monitors contractor and vendor activities; supports capital project execution; and helps ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and agency standards.

This role serves as an on-site technical and coordination resource, balancing hands‑on facilities support with contractor oversight, safety monitoring, and documentation.

The salary will be between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 04. The civil service classification is Facilities Management Specialist 1. A 12‑month probationary period will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) should complete the application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state‑owned vehicle.
• Ability to perform heavy manual and physically challenging work in all kinds of indoor and outdoor conditions and to use scaffolding and climb/work from ladders is required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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