Job Description

Job Location: Milwaukee Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53208
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: None
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

How you’ll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Facility Maintenance Specialist to join our team. This is a first shift Monday through Friday role with only occasional weekend shifts. The Facility Maintenance Specialist reports to the Facilities Manager and is based out of the Milwaukee Campus, with occasional travel to other WHS locations. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!
Key accountabilities:
- Repairs to animal enclosures, displays, and general facility materials as needed
- Preventative care to heating and cooling system
- Basic troubleshooting and problem solving of technical systems
- Floor care, including use of auto scrubbers and burnishers
- Basic electrical and plumbing repairs
- Maintaining proper inventory for cleaning supplies and equipment
- Patching and painting drywall
- Grounds upkeep to include grass cutting, trimming, weeding, and snow and ice removal
- Set up and take down for WHS programs and events
- Working with contractors and vendors for building maintenance repairs and ordering supplies
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager

Qualifications:
- Previous maintenance or similar experience required; experience in a high traffic, commercial facility preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and safely carry up to 50 pounds
- A valid and current driver's license is required, as this position does occasionally travel between our locations
- Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
- Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
Hiring range: $20-23
Benefits for our full-time staff include:
- Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid family leave
- Group term and voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending plans
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses
Benefits for all staff include:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
- Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals
- Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events
- Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Application instructions:
Click on “Apply Now” to begin your online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.