Building & Grounds Supervisor

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

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About The Position

This position supervises building and grounds operations at the Camp Randall Stadium Complex and surrounding facilities, including Camp Randall Stadium, McClain, Field House, Nielsen, and University Ridge. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day cleaning, general upkeep, equipment repairs, and Facilities staff to support safety and the needs of Athletic Department employees and athletes. The supervisor also directs staff in event setup and game-day duties, and works with outside vendors and contractors on capital projects, procurement of materials and equipment, and project scheduling.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with evenings, weekends, and holidays as staffing needs and events require. The role may require work outside those hours to ensure staffing and event coverage, including at football games, volleyball matches, concerts, and Spring Commencement. This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. The minimum salary is $57,795 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• High school diploma.
• Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment, without need of employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise building and grounds operations at the Camp Randall Stadium Complex and surrounding facilities.
• Oversee day-to-day cleaning, general upkeep, equipment repairs, and Facilities staff to ensure safety and meet the needs of Athletic Department employees and athletes.
• Direct staff in event setup and game-day duties.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors on capital projects, procurement of materials and equipment, and project scheduling.
• Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE employees, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and approving hours worked.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for established projects.
• Communicate unit goals and objectives, implement operational policies and procedures, and provide training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop and schedule unit operational work plans.
• Work Stadium events, including football games, volleyball matches, concerts, and Spring Commencement.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Badger gear and season tickets for Badger football, men’s basketball, and men’s hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.
• Excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED