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Building Supervisor - Nick

University of Wisconsin Madison
$60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2025
Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Building and Grounds Superintendent, this position will participate in the delivery of maintenance for Recreation & Wellbeing's facility services department at the Nicholas Recreation Center. This position provides leadership for the maintenance of recreational facilities and equipment, directs and plans building operations, and assists the Building and Grounds Superintendent and the Associate Director of Facility Services with planning and budgeting for facility operations and equipment. This facility features a 50 meter competition swimming pool, 8 wood floor gymnasiums, multi-purpose studios, and over 30,000 square feet of fitness space. A typical schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm but may adjust based on Rec Well needs.


Responsibilities:
Supervises building and grounds staff to meet the needs of the university, its employees, and visitors.

  • 25% 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
  • 25% Develops and schedules unit operational work plans
  • 25% Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
  • 25% Communicates unit goals and objectives, implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance


Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion


Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma


Qualifications:

Required:
- 3 years of previous experience maintaining facilities and equipment.
- Ability to communicate with Rec Well professional and student employees on small facility projects
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting and managing expenses
- Ability to create and manage work schedules for direct reports
- Ability to identify, diagnose, and implement effective solutions to facility maintenance issues

Preferred:
- Previous supervisory experience of full-time staff
- Previous experience and knowledge of fitness equipment repair


Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.


Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $60,000. Actual salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally-recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf


Additional Information:

University Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well)
Our mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. We believe in the power of a team and the strength of a community. We lift each other up with our words, our actions, and our attitudes. We celebrate who we are, where we're from, what we believe, and why we're here. We are committed to providing a workplace built on mutual respect, understanding, and a spirit of collaboration and community. Rec Well is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison
The UW is home to many of today's top thinkers, researchers, and leaders, who are, in addition to supporting the educational mission of the university, frequently sought out to help with emerging challenges across the country and the world. Guiding this commitment to public service is the Wisconsin Idea, a principle that education should influence people's lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom. We recruit the best, and we generously fund projects that seek to improve lives outside the borders of our campus, our state, and our country.

Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is a vibrant community with a rich balance of natural surroundings and urban amenities. Known for its lakes, trails, parks, and entertainment, Madison boasts a diverse economy with strong job markets in healthcare, technology, education, and government sectors. Surrounded by lakes and parks, Madison offers both natural beauty and rich culture, whether you enjoy hiking and biking or musical festivals and theatre. It consistently ranks high in safety, making it a great place for families.


How to Apply:

Please click the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing your work-related experience and qualifications related to this position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted until candidate is a finalist and will not be contacted without notifying the applicant.


Contact:

Cameron Theisen
cameron.theisen@wisc.edu
608-262-8809
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.


Official Title:

Building & Grounds Supervisor(FP102)


Department(s):

A80-RECREATION & WELLBEING/NICK FACILITIES


Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable


Job Number:

311673-AS


The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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 Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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