Supervisor, Buildings, Grounds & Custodial Services

Position Summary
Responsible for effectively supervising custodial personnel in maintaining a clean, safe, and effective work environment. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and surrounding grounds. Ensure that the physical environment remains safe, clean, and well-functioning for students and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities
Direct and manage employees in and operations of the facilities functions, ensuring services meet the needs of the department, College, and established guidelines.

Schedule work activities and adjust workloads to compensate for scheduled and unscheduled absences, changing priorities, events, and special custodial projects.

Manage the maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment, and buildings.

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to minimize disruptions and extend the lifespan of equipment, facilities, and grounds.

Oversee landscaping, snow removal, groundskeeping, and outdoor areas to maintain an attractive and safe environment.

Develop and manage facility budgets in order to provide the resources needed to meet the needs of the college.

Monitor expenses, allocate resources efficiently, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Oversee the work order management process, inventory management process, and all computerized building control systems.

Procure supplies, service agreements, and services; which includes responsibility for managing the district-wide replacement of standard facilities equipment.

Develop professional, collaborative and effective team of personnel through employee training of proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and effective work performance; evaluating individual performances to meet established standards; providing required performance reviews; and making recommendations regarding staffing.

Foster an environment to improve the performance of the service team(s) and/or department.

Mentor team in providing exceptional service outcomes to departments, college and community groups using the facilities.

Ensure operations, reporting, and records maintenance in areas of responsibility are in accordance and compliance with state, federal, and WTCS (Wisconsin Technical College System) policies; including OSHA regulations.

Keep record of and access to all Mid-State contracts that originate from Facilities.

Coordinate setup and teardown of classrooms, labs, meetings, and special events.

Monitor and oversee campus building automation systems (BAS/BMS) including HVAC controls, energy management systems, security systems, and fire alarm monitoring systems.

Coordinate scheduling, operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC control systems to maintain occupant comfort and energy efficiency.

Respond to alarms, system notifications, and operational issues related to building automation systems.

Work with internal staff and external vendors to maintain, repair, and upgrade automated building systems and related software.

Assist in developing energy conservation strategies and operational efficiencies through building automation technologies.

Perform and supervise light construction, remodeling, and renovation projects including carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall repair, ceiling work, office reconfiguration, and minor interior improvements.

Responsible for following and implementing Emergency Response Procedures for inclement weather. Work closely with Director, Safety and Security along with other campus leads.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Associate degree or technical diploma in a technical or a related field required.

Minimum of three years of maintenance, custodial, or related experience required.

Prior experience in supervisory roles, especially in custodial services or building maintenance, is required.

Experience working with building automation systems, HVAC controls, security systems, or fire alarm systems preferred.

Valid driver’s license required.

Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Must possess ability to:

• Focus and manage individual performance by helping others set performance goals and then, track results and evaluate performance effectiveness.
• Encourage others to implement better approaches to address problems and opportunities; lead the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to build, motivate, and guide a cohesive team to complete team goals.
• Set high goals for personal and group accomplishment; use measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously work to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach toward work.

Must embrace Mid-State’s core values of student centeredness, commitment, accountability, respect, integrity, and exceptional service.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending account; Wisconsin Retirement System; 403(b) and 457; employee assistance program; educational assistance; and employee wellness program.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.  You should have the following information available when completing an application:

• Contact information (addresses, phone numbers)
• Employment History
• Education
• Electronic copy of resume and transcripts

Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email, or in-person will not be considered.

Incomplete applications or applications noting "See Resume" will not be considered.

Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting June 3, 2026.  Applications received on or after June 3rd may be considered in a secondary pool.

Please note that Mid-State’s main form of communication during the recruitment process is email.  In addition to receiving communications from email addresses with an @mstc.edu domain, you may receive emails from 

donotreply@invalidemail.com

Equal Opportunity
Mid-State Technical College, an equal opportunity employer and educator, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other applicable legislated categories, in its services, employment programs, and/or its educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admission, treatment, and access. Mid-State Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: VP-Human Resources, 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, Phone: 715-422-5325 or Email:aaeo@mstc.edu.

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If you experience issues in submitting your online application, please contact Human Resources at 715.422.5568.