Building & Grounds Supervisor
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 59000 - 61000
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Building & Grounds SupervisorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Building & Grounds SupervisorJob Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Building & Grounds Superintendent the Building & Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the planning organization and implementation of day-to-day activities in carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks. This position functions as the supervisor for all full-time and student maintenance staff across all University Housing facilities (Sandburg Residence Halls Cambridge Commons Riverview and Kenilworth Square Apartments) consisting of over 1 million square feet of space with an academic year population of around 4300 residents. The individual must be capable of making independent decisions involving the mechanical and maintenance functions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb ladders or steps to access equipment.
Must have sufficient vision to read directions diagrams and to adjust equipment.
Must be able to lift and carry items over 60 pounds.
Must not be affected by heights or closed areas.
Must have sufficient physical dexterity to work on under and around equipment.
Must have the ability to bend reach and kneel.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Working Conditions:
Work in mechanical rooms roofs and small spaces.
Hot or cold temperatures and wet areas.
Outside during inclement weather including assisting with snow and ice removal.
Cautionary areas in relation to sensitive repairs or problem diagnosis.
Work/interact with college students and administrators.
Late night/weekend phone calls with some requiring immediate on-site response.
Onsite service for large events and emergency response.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
Department: University Housing
Compensation: $59000 - $61000
Required Qualifications:
Experience as a maintenance mechanic or related field.
Experience working as a supervisor or lead.
Ability to work on weekends when necessary.
Availability to work overtime.
Hold a valid Drivers license that meets UW Risk Management standards.
High school diploma.
Proficiency in common business productivity software and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite email internet etc.).
Knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical and fire alarm systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Ability to work with a large diverse staff.
Ability to provide good customer service in a professional manner to the University community and be a model representative of University Housing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree or higher from a 2-year college or tech school with a certificate in HVAC and/or similar applicable training as received in a military service school.
Facility Operating Engineer 3rd class license.
Experience with computerized climate control systems.
Professional experience in a 24/7/365 operation performing HVAC and/or maintenance responsibilities.
Previous on-call experience.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will berequiredto provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
The last day you can submit your application is January 4 2026.
Contact Information:
Kayla Schamerhorn
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Porter Experience
- Public Relations
- HVAC
- Visio
- Cleaning Experience
- CMMS
- Maintenance
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Custodial Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
