Building & Grounds Supervisor

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Building & Grounds Supervisor

Job Summary:

This position will supervise building and grounds of Camp Randall Stadium Complex and surrounding facilities; including Camp Randall Stadium, McClain, Field House, Nielsen and University Ridge. This includes day-to-day operations of complex cleaning, general upkeep, equipment repairs and supervision of Facilities staff to ensure safety and meet the needs of Athletic Department employees and athletes. In addition to day-to-day operations, this position supervises and directs staff on event setup and game-day duties. This position also works with outside vendors and contractors on capital projects, procurement of materials and equipment, and project scheduling.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm, with evenings, weekends and holidays as required by staffing needs and events. The position may require working outside of the above timeframe to ensure staffing and event coverage is met. Required to work Stadium events; including but not limited to: Football games, Volleyball matches, Concerts and Spring Commencement.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects

• Communicates unit goals and objectives, implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance

• Develops and schedules unit operational work plans

Department:

Wisconsin Athletics, Building and Grounds

Compensation:

The minimum salary is $57,795 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles of supervision and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees.
• Experience planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and supervising multiple projects and assignments
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, repair and installation of building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as preventative maintenance programming.
• Knowledge of health and safety codes applicable to buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations, oral and written communication, and techniques for maintaining productive working relationships.
• Administrative management skills, including budgeting and planning, cost analysis, purchasing, materials management, and resource allocation.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• General understanding of methods, materials and equipment used in building construction and remodeling.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal buildings and grounds regulations and codes.
• Experience with State and University procurement rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big Ten, WCHA, and WIAA facilities and grounds rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of records management and recordkeeping systems.

Education:

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

How to Apply:

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Upload required documents:

• A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.
• Resume

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Eric Weycker ([email protected])

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