Construction Crew Supervisor

About the role

Lead a skilled and versatile team that plays a vital role in maintaining, improving, and enhancing the UW‑Madison campus. This Construction Crew Supervisor role supervises a team of nine full‑time employees within the Physical Plant Grounds Department, handling hardscape maintenance, sign maintenance, storm‑water structure maintenance, street sweeping, equipment maintenance, and high‑visibility projects such as the Hagenah Fountain and Lot 60 pier. The position also plans, coordinates, and implements the department’s snow‑removal program to ensure safe access across roads, sidewalks, parking lots, steps, curb ramps, and bus stops.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer safety needs regarding snow removal during scheduled and non‑scheduled work hours.
• Exercise supervisory authority—including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and approving hours worked—for at least 2.0 FTE employees.
• Develop and schedule unit operational work plans.
• Plan, schedule, and implement maintenance of campus concrete, asphalt, gravel paths, and retaining walls.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment utilized by staff and assist in procuring new equipment and supplies.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for the completion of established projects.
• Plan, schedule, and implement a maintenance program for fences and signs.
• Communicate unit goals and objectives, implement operational policies and procedures, and provide training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading teams or supervising employees for at least one year.
• At least one year of experience in landscape, hardscape, or outdoor facilities maintenance and operations.
• At least one year of experience performing or managing professional snow‑removal services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other workplace technology applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a collaborative work environment.
• Valid driver’s license that meets UW Risk Management standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service experience with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of customers, stakeholders, and partners.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

Compensation

Minimum annual salary of $76,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tax‑advantaged savings accounts.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Schedule

Ongoing/renewable full‑time (100 % FTE). Hours generally scheduled Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2:30 pm, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Department

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant – Grounds. FP&M is a full‑spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW‑Madison, supporting the university’s education, research, and outreach activities. Learn more about the division.