Director of Buildings and Grounds JobID: 2056 + Position Type: Building and Grounds Department/ Director of Building and Grounds + Date Posted: 1/22/2025 + Location: K-12 All Centers + Date Available: 03/17/2025 + Closing Date: open until filled    Description:Keeps the school buildings and grounds in a condition which will help create a positive environment in which the educational process can be performed Job Summary: + Assumes the major responsibility for the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and evaluation of the building custodians. + Administers, through the head custodians, the overall custodial and maintenance programs for the buildings and grounds. + Organizes and implements a program of preventative maintenance. + Verifies the schedules of custodians for coverage of buildings and grounds during school hours and non-school hours for activities, events and rentals. + Works with architects and engineers on buildings and grounds projects. + Determines and establishes detailed specifications pertaining to supplies, materials, equipment and local contracting work. + Works with vendors and contractors to receive the best products and services at the best price. + Recommends and approves purchases of supplies, repairs and equipment for the buildings and grounds department in accordance with the budgeting limitations and district policy. + Supervises and approves payment of all outside contractors performing work for the district. + Assists in preparation of the line item budget for the buildings and grounds department. + Performs written evaluations for all custodial staff, according to board policy. + Prepares custodial handbooks. + Inspects all school buildings, grounds, and installations to determine high standards of cleanliness, safety, security and workmanship. + Works with State Fire Marshal to conduct inspections of all school facilities to ensure fire safety. + Facilitates trainings on custodial procedures and use of equipment. + Verifies the custodial work schedules and vacation schedules with the head custodians. + Facilitates the Buildings and Grounds Committee for the district. + Assumes the direction of the safety and environmental impact for the district. + Attends Board of Education meetings as requested by the Superintendent. + Performs such other task as may be assigned by the Superintendent. Qualifications:Possess at least a high school education with additional training in technical areas.Knowledgeable in HVAC, electrical, and custodial services.Be able to communicate in both writing and speaking. Experience in working with and managing other people.Working Conditions:Application Procedure:Apply OnlineSelection Procedure: