Director of Buildings and Grounds

Application Information
Please email complete packet, including cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances to Jobs@ELSD.org no later than noon on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Overview
The Director of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for all district facilities, equipment that supports district operations, and the support staff for facility operations. The Director must possess a strong background in general and school facility maintenance, HVAC systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, as well as athletic field and turf maintenance. Personnel leadership and management experience of a diverse work group is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establishes priorities and estimates cost for repairs as part of preparing the departmental budget prior to submission.
• Demonstrates understanding of, abides by, monitors and enforces compliance by staff with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies administrative regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Ensures compliance with all requirements and procedures for use, storage and disposal of waste, cleaners, chemicals and all other products and materials used in performing required duties. Ensures work is performed by qualified personal in accordance with applicable codes.
• Stays up to date with trends and innovations in management of all areas of responsibility and recommends changes.
• Supervises maintenance/custodial personnel to include assignment of work orders, planning and inspecting completed work and, assisting work crews when needed. Ensures cost effective and efficient procedures are in place to timely and thoroughly address emergency maintenance or custodial needs. In coordination with Director of Human Resources, verifies staff have current drivers’ licenses or job related certifications required for the position.
• Manages union and labor matters, including effective communication for daily operations, labor-management meetings, and negotiations. Participates in collective bargaining activities, including contract administration and negotiations, and serves in grievance hearings.
• Plans, schedules and implements training, and other meetings, when necessary, for maintenance/custodial personnel.
• Maintains a coordinated inventory control program; manages the ordering of equipment, materials and supplies; and supervises the use of all district-owned equipment.
• Consults with building principals regarding the development of regular preventive maintenance programs and then develops, coordinates, and implements the plans.
• Advises on the hiring of contractors; supervises and inspects work performed by outside contractors; and verifies such contracts have been fulfilled before recommending progress or final payments.
• Supervises contracted cleaning services.
• Establishes procedures, schedules, means and methods for summer cleaning.
• Inspects all school district facilities and grounds on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship and cleanliness are maintained.
• Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of maintenance and custodial personnel.
• Develops and recommends modifications to existing district maintenance policies as well as recommending new maintenance policies to the Superintendent and Board of School Directors.
• Evaluates all technology related to Maintenance/Custodial operations and recommends changes or upgrades.
• Evaluates maintenance/custodial personnel.
• Assists with evaluation and recommendations for capital improvement projects and planning for future growth or need for renovations to existing facilities and grounds.
• Assists with development, implementation and monitoring of energy conservation program.
• Assists with preparation of emergency and disaster preparedness planning.
• Oversees the use and staffing of facilities by internal and external use.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in facility management, maintenance, or similar experience with progressive responsibility in duties of position
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Facility Management or similar discipline preferred

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person