Buildings & Grounds Superintendent

This position will plan and direct the institution building and grounds maintenance department and coordinate building construction/remodeling projects with the Department of Administration (DOA) and the Division of Facilities Development (DFD). Responsibilities include maintaining buildings, property, and equipment and service systems in a safe and reliable operating condition through the supervision of subordinate staff. This position works with the Warden, Deputy Warden and Correctional Management Services Director to develop the Biennial Budget, Capital Budget and the Department of Corrections six-year building project plan;

conducts inspections, develops project requests, prepares reports, and performs other duties as assigned.

The starting pay is between $40.00/hr. and $46.59/hr., plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• 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.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• 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.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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 experience:

• Planning and directing a buildings and grounds maintenance program.
• Planning and supervision of construction and remodeling projects (e.g. coordinating and evaluating construction work, setting work order priorities, ensuring timely completion and proper standards of workmanship are met)
• Supervising and/or leading in managing day-to-day operations, including directing subordinate staff (assigning/reviewing work, conducting staff performance evaluations, etc.)

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

• Working with architects, engineers, and/or contractors in planning, funding, and completion of construction and remodeling projects.
• Developing capital building requests and long-term building project plans.
• Reviewing blueprints, bid specifications, and/or shop drawings for projects, ensuring that organizational goals and needs are met.

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

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affrimative 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.

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist g.

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