Director of Buildings and Grounds

Salary Range: $105,000-$120,000

Title: Director of Buildings and Grounds
Qualifications:
Required

• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of a high school diploma and leadership experience in a field directly related to job functions
• Minimum of three years of experience directly supervising personnel in an area directly related to job functions
• Demonstrated successful experience with department budgets
• Demonstrated successful experience with purchasing, procurement, and requests for proposal (RFP) in accordance with law
• Demonstrated successful experience with management of facilities, safety/security, and emergency procedures
• General knowledge of plumbing, construction, heating/cooling, carpentry, and electrical
• Ability to lead and work harmoniously with others
• Basic clerical skills including computer hardware and software

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree and additional training/certification/licensing in field relation to job functions
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in the areas of buildings and grounds, facilities management, and maintenance for a school district or multi-site employer, including supervision of personnel
• Previous experience with all aspects of construction from planning and design to post-construction

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Supervises: Maintenance, Custodial, and Grounds Personnel

Job Goal: Develop, implement, manage, and improve the quality of school sites and facilities that will enhance the district's commitment to providing clean, healthy, and safe learning and work environments that enable the district to realize its mission and vision.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Lead the provision of clean, healthy, and safe learning and work environments.
• Allocate, direct, and manage work schedules for maintenance, custodial, and buildings and grounds personnel
• Supervise and assist in the evaluation of the work of maintenance, custodial, and buildings and grounds personnel.
• Cooperate with Chief Operating Officer, and principal when applicable, in securing new hires, including substitutes, and the termination of employees as required.
• Maintains and archives building floor plans or other pertinent construction information.
• Regularly monitor all facilities for compliance with building and fire codes.
• Prepare and provide written and oral reports as required or as directed.
• Organize and lead professional meetings and training. Notify personnel of continuing education and staff development meetings germane to their work.
• Maintain records as required by federal law, state and local law, and district policy.
• Carry out or observe Board policies, the negotiated agreement, and federal, state, and local mandates.
• Attend appropriate meetings to stay abreast of current trends and required licenses.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by staying within budgetary guidelines in purchasing and overseeing materials necessary for general and specific work projects; maintain log of purchase orders and other information required by the accounting department.
• Oversee safety of equipment used by staff.
• Keep informed of new products and methods for maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Serve on the District's safety committee and leadership team.
• Be on call and responsive to emergency situations.
• Recommend to the Chief Financial Officer any maintenance projects to be initiated, along with participation in capital projects efforts.
• In collaboration with the District administration and Board of Education, develop and implement a long range facilities plan.
• Oversee, lead, and manage district construction projects approved by the Board of Education and/or Superintendent.
• Coordinate the use of contractors when departmental personnel are unable to perform certain duties, including cost estimating, data gathering, purchasing services, and providing site supervision.
• Prepare and provide accurate cost estimates for projects, equipment, and supplies.
• Build and maintain good relationships and public relations with all stakeholders, and work within the boundaries of the District Core Values.
• Develop trash and recycling pick-up calendars for the district.
• Conduct research to make informed recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based on district needs and available funds.
• Ensure that custodial/maintenance personnel are up to date with legally required training.
• Oversee evaluation of custodial and maintenance personnel on an annual basis
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Be available to work any shift, days, or schedule
• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement
• Ability to work overhead periodically
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. periodically
• Ability to work while standing, moving, and/or walking
• Maintain a good attendance record

Terms of Employment:
1. Employed 251 days plus 9 holidays
2. Hours: 8 hours a day
3. Salary as determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board Policy.

Updated March 17, 2025

Disclaimer:
The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Southeast Polk District Office, 407 8th St, Altoonl, IA 50009, (515)-967-4294, joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.