Building & Grounds Manager Green Bay Campus

• Directs day-to-day operations of the unit to provide technical advice problem solving assistance and unit goals and policy interpretation

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies procedures and specifications

• Prepares periodic reports and financial statements and records progress status or other special reports for leadership or external agencies

• Implements and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for building and grounds operations and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement

• Monitors the unit budget and approves unit expenditures

• Oversee and coordinate preventive maintenance operations by using TMA software to schedule assign and track work orders; manage maintenance records and backlog reduction efforts; inspect facilities vehicles and equipment; ensure quality workmanship; and collaborate with staff and service providers to maintain safe cost-effective building operations.

• Identifies proposes and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

• 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

• Lead and coordinate renovation projects by planning layouts and demolition directing construction and finishing work conducting site inspections collaborating with contractors and staff and performing hands-on skilled work to ensure quality safety and timely project completion.

Facilities Management - Building Maintenance

Minimum compensation of $77353.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Associates Degree in related field or 3 years of Supervisory experience in a complex environment at time of application
• 5 years of experience performing maintenance work or a related field of a complex nature
• Mechanical aptitude to repair mechanical equipment or building components
• Working knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs (word processing spreadsheets database) and the Internet

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Engineering Architecture or related field
• 5 years of Supervisory experience in a complex environment
• 3 years of experience working on building systems such as mechanical electrical or architectural components
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Supervisory and training skills necessary to direct the work of others effectively resolve performance concerns and evaluate performance standards
• Ability to develop appropriate work plans; anticipate seasonal conditions set priorities coordinate multiple tasks and assign work to effectively accomplish desired outcomes
• Knowledge of safe work programs such as LOTO Confined space ArcFlash and proper PPE
• Working knowledge of the operational and safety requirements for power hand tools and fixed machinery such as table saws drill presses paint-mixing machines and pipe threaders
• Understanding of the maintenance and repair procedures necessary to ensure the proper and safe operations of all the mechanical and power equipment
• Ability to read and understand complex operating manuals and technical drawings
• Knowledge of methods equipment and materials used in construction and repair work
• Performance often under pressure to meet multiple customer service and operational demands sometimes without adequate resources while maintaining service standards
• Must be resourceful and manage the workload independently eliciting the support and cooperation of students and peers

• Physical abilities to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to waist occasionally
• Physical abilities to lift 30 lbs. from the floor to overhead occasionally
• Physical abilities to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight hour shift
• Ability to push pull reach bend twist stoop kneel move furniture perform repetitive motions overhead work frequent stair and ladder climbing

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes but is not limited to the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin a personnel file review check for employee compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.

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Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration please submit application materials by Sunday July 26 2026.

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The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition the successful candidate will have strong oral written interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated integrity and strong leadership and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity promoting environmental sustainability encouraging engaged citizenship and serving as an intellectual cultural and economic resource.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions this includes several health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental vision several life insurance options AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See . sec. 19.36(7).

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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.