Buildings & Grounds Superintendent

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 Buildings & Grounds Superintendent
position. This position is based out of Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, WI.

This position plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the preventive and corrective maintenance program for the entire institution physical plant and all vehicles; ensures the water supply system distributes and delivers potable water to all areas; establishes, procures and maintains an inventory of replacement parts and routine day-to-day maintenance supplies; supervises the institution’s central steam supply (Power Plant); supervises the maintenance department and crafts worker staff;

develops special repair and maintenance project requests; provides for planning and design of new facility construction; and oversees the institution’s entire annual repair and maintenance allocation.

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03 with a starting pay of $40.00/hour - $46.59/hour
. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month 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 entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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 to employment.

Minimally qualified applicants will have training and/or experience:

• Planning and directing buildings and grounds operations
• Supervision or leadership in managing day-to-day operations, including directing subordinate staff (assigning/reviewing work, conducting performance evaluations, etc.)

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

• Developing and managing remodeling and/or repair projects
• Managing and oversight of heating, cooling and refrigeration systems; electronic, food service, and grounds equipment; institution security systems, and other building structure components
• Interpreting and applying State and Federal codes and standards
• Developing and/or monitoring a capital budget

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.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on July 26th, 2026.