Facilities Supervisor

Introduction

Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community located in northeastern Dane county, just east of the City of Madison. The City of Sun Prairie has experienced strong population growth since its incorporation from a village to a city in 1958, undergoing a transformation from a relatively small community of less than 4,000 to an estimated 38,387 today. The City is well situated regionally, with excellent access to major transportation routes and facilities. Known by many as the birthplace of artist Georgia O'Keefe, Sun Prairie benefits from its proximity to the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin, which provide many amenities, events, and attractions for both residents of and visitors to the Sun Prairie area. Sun Prairie has become known in the region for its high quality of life, its excellent parks and recreation programs, historic downtown, its exceptional public school system, and progressive approach to the development and redevelopment of the community.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Public Works Director, the Facilities Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and technical oversight and direction for the city’s Building Maintenance staff.

• Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work to utilize system data to help management forecast resource and workload needs; reports on financial trends and operational effectiveness; and related work as required.

• This position is responsible for supporting projects related to high-performance and energy-efficient buildings, including efforts to improve building performance and energy efficiency.

• Provides leadership in the implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan and management of the City’s facilities management plan to reduce environmental impacts and the consumption of utilities.

• This includes resource (electricity, fuel, water, materials) consumption analysis, benchmarking facility use data to identify and implement energy efficiency improvements.

Salary Information

Starting Hiring Salary: $86,380.82 to $105,597.96 annually

Full Salary Range: $86,380.82 to $121,325.31 annually

Benefits The City of Sun Prairie is a leader in employee benefits and wellness. This position is full-time (40 hours) and eligible for the following benefits:

• Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System
• Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave – 4 hours per paid period
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Vacation allocation of at least 3 weeks
• Vision Insurance (voluntary)
• Pet insurance (voluntary)
• Employee Wellness Clinic
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dress for your day dress code
• Language stipend for eligible employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Details

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check & physical exam.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift various weights from floor to waist on a regular basis. Specific tasks include lifting maintenance equipment, supplies, construction equipment or other items.
• The employee must be able to move across a variety of terrain conditions including uneven ground.
• The employee is required to operate heavy equipment, motor vehicles or snow removal equipment for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• Regular exposure to particularly demanding, unpleasant, strenuous, and/or hazardous elements such as dealing with inclement weather, operating heavy equipment, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• When assigned to emergency call duty, must respond, and if necessary, report to duty in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day or night.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, business administration, or related field or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred.
• Between four to six years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

How To Apply

To view the full job posting, please visit www.cityofsunprairie.com/jobs. Resume and cover letter are required upon submitting your application. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or [email protected].

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play.

Deadline to Apply

Apply by November 15, 2026.