The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, the Society believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. The Society’s values are to Embrace a Spirit of Service, Engage our Expertise, Spark Enthusiasm, Cultivate Inclusion, Exceed Expectations, and Think Big and Grow with Purpose. Its collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office and extensive educational programs are focused on enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.

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.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

Under general supervision of the Southwest Sites Regional Director, this position is responsible for supporting the management of Villa Louis facilities and infrastructure by monitoring and facilitating contractor activities, ensuring equipment, and building systems are operational, addressing maintenance needs, inventory control, and managing and implementing ground maintenance including performing landscaping and janitorial duties. This position also supports the WHS Facilities Development team by overseeing contractor and subcontractor activities related to capital projects and works with the Southwest Sites Regional Director to lead projects and facilities initiatives at the other three Southwest Sites: First Capitol, Pendarvis and Stonefield.

The salary will be between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 07, range 04. The civil service classification is Facilities Management Specialist 1. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) should complete the application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state-owned vehicle.
• Ability to travel and work at other Southwest Historic Sites.
• Ability to perform heavy manual and physically challenging work in all kinds of indoor and outdoor conditions and to use scaffolding and climb/work from ladders is required.
• Ability to travel in a boat and supervise emergency response plans during Mississippi River flooding.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position.

Minimally qualified candidate will have experience in all of the following:

• Work with contractors, or as part of a contracted team, to perform construction projects
• Proficient in carpentry, roofing, and masonry skills used to construct and maintain buildings
• Experience in daily maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Experience with the maintenance, repair, and safe use of vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Experience with performing janitorial care of buildings and/or offices
• Experience with lawn and grounds care

In addition to minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will additionally have experience in two of the following areas:

• Leading construction teams and facilitating and monitoring construction and projects performed by outside contractors, staff, and volunteers
• Restoration carpentry, roofing, log construction, and masonry techniques required for the maintenance of historic buildings
• Overseeing the maintenance of facilities including planning, assigning and monitoring daily and seasonal maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Overseeing maintenance, repair, and safe use of vehicles, tools and equipment performed by staff and contracted service providers
• Knowledgeable in historic preservation and restoration

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Applications are due at 11:59PM on April 25, 2024.