Buildings And Grounds Superintendent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Buildings & Grounds Superintendentposition. This position is based out ofKettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth, WI.

This position plans and directs the Institution's buildings and grounds maintenance program and coordinates building construction/remodeling projects with the Department of Administration (DOA), Division of State Facilities (DSF). Responsibilities include maintaining buildings, property, equipment, and service systems in a safe and reliable operating condition.

This position works with the Warden, Deputy Warden, Security Director, and Correctional Management Services Director to develop the biennial capital building request and the DOC's six-year building project plan; conducts inspections, develops project requests, and creates reports; acts as administrative duty officer as directed by the Warden, and performs other duties as assigned.

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03 with a starting pay of $40.00/hour - $46.59/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Planning and directing a buildings and grounds maintenance program.
• Planning and supervision of construction and remodeling projects (e.g. coordinating and evaluating construction work, setting work order priorities, ensuring timely completion and proper standards of workmanship are met).
• Supervision and/or leadership in managing day-to-day operations, including directing subordinate staff (assigning/reviewing work, conducting staff performance evaluations, etc.).

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicants will have experience:

• Working with architects, engineers, and/or contractors in planning, funding, and completion of construction and remodeling projects.
• Developing capital building requests and long-term building project plans.
• Reviewing blueprints, bid specifications, and/or shop drawings for projects, ensuring that organizational goals and needs are met.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affence required. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on August 18th, 2026.