Building & Grounds Assistant Supervisor

Universities of Wisconsin • Kenosha, WI

8d • $60,000 - $64,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the supervision and coordination of work within the Facilities Management unit to meet the needs of the university, its employees, and visitors. The role ensures buildings are maintained by touring common areas, identifying needed repairs, and communicating with building managers and department administrators. It involves coordinating and/or performing scheduled services, administering preventive maintenance programs, inspecting facilities for repair or replacement needs, and performing emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities. The position also schedules logistics and secures resources for project completion, and implements unit operational policies and procedures, providing training and feedback for safety and compliance.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in construction management, facilities maintenance or related field or successful completion of a trade program related to construction or Facilities maintenance or 10+ years of relevant work experience in construction or facilities maintenance
• 5+ years of work experience in construction or facilities maintenance
• Resume
• Valid Drivers license - provide proof of a valid driver’s license by visiting the Wisconsin DOT status check page (https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/status-check.aspx) and uploading a screenshot of your Driver License Information screen
• Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
• It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a project or team leader
• Experience working in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision and the coordination of work within the unit to meet the needs of the university, its employees, and visitors
• Ensures buildings are maintained by touring the common areas/public spaces, tracking and identifying needed repairs, and communicating with building managers and department administrators
• Coordinates and/or performs scheduled services within an area of responsibility, administering preventive maintenance programs for facilities, inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs, and performing emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
• Implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance
• Develops and schedules unit operational work plans
• 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
• Communicates unit goals and objectives, implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students.
• Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live.
• Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000.
• The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment.
• The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
• The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree