Director of Buildings and Grounds

Summary

To oversee the operations, maintenance, and safety of all District 161 facilities and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate support of the Flossmoor School District 161 Strategic Framework.
• Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of all district buildings and grounds.
• Supervise, evaluate, motivate, and develop maintenance, custodial, and grounds personnel.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and manage the buildings and grounds budget, allocating resources and controlling costs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations and standards related to building and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate the upkeep and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers, including bidding and procurement activities.
• Respond to facility-related emergencies occurring throughout the district 24/7.
• Maintain confidentiality of district records, staff information, and program documentation.
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and the community as needed to meet professional standards.
• Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with the Board of Education.
• Utilize time management techniques to organize and prioritize work.
• Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of building maintenance, custodial operations, and grounds management.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations and standards related to building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of project management techniques, including the ability to plan, schedule, and oversee construction and renovation projects.
• Knowledge of budget development, resource allocation, and cost control in a facilities environment.
• General knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate, manage, and evaluate staff performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills, especially in facility-related issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budget constraints are met.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail and quality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with school staff, contractors, and vendors effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with personal computing tools, including web browsers, databases, software, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in school business management; such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such a probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of education administration to oversee and manage diverse student support services.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with parents and community with leadership, sincerity and understanding skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, climb, and reach in various work environments (both indoor and outdoor).
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g., equipment, supplies).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as snow removal, grounds maintenance, and cleaning.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and to use power tools, ladders, and equipment safely.

Work Environment

• Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors at any District 161 location.
• The position is based in a school and school grounds environment within a public school district.
• Considerable travel between district sites is required.
• Frequent interaction with district personnel, school staff, contractors, vendors, and the community.
• The work schedule generally follows the school year calendar, with additional duties or meetings required outside of regular school hours.
• May be required to attend after-hour meetings as needed.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies throughout the district 24/7.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.