Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Details Position title Director of Buildings and Grounds Department Buildings and Grounds Reports to Superintendent of Schools FLSA status Exempt; cabinet position, salaried Work year 12 months, 260 days, full-time (1.0 FTE); evening and weekend work as needed; on-call for emergencies Salary range $75,000 � $90,000, based on experience. Benefits Health, Dental, Life, Disability, PERA Pension, PTO package Direct reports Custodians, maintenance and grounds staff across all school district sites. Position Summary The Director of Buildings and Grounds leads Pine Island Public Schools' facilities operations, maintenance, custodial services, and grounds care so every school is safe, clean, code-compliant, and ready for learning. The Director manages the department budget, deferred maintenance and capital projects, energy and mechanical systems (including boiler plants), and the health and safety compliance programs the district must maintain under state and federal law. This is a licensed-trades leadership role: the successful candidate holds a Minnesota boiler engineer license and can personally evaluate the condition and operation of the district's mechanical systems. About Pine Island Public Schools Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to achieve excellence through thoughtful support, meaningful engagement, and a culture of collaboration. We are guided by five core values (integrity, excellence, dedication, belonging, and innovation) and by one promise: Inspire, Empower, Achieve. The Director of Buildings and Grounds advances our strategic directions by:

• Belonging: Keeping every building safe, clean, and welcoming so each student, staff member, and family feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
• Integrity: Stewarding our students' learning spaces and the district's resources with care, accountability, and sound budgeting.
• Aligning systems, structures, and operations: Building preventative maintenance programs, work-order processes, and procedures that enhance efficiency and provide clarity.
• Promoting staff effectiveness: Providing intentional training, professional learning, and sustainable systems of support for custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff.
• Strengthening school-community partnership: Making facilities and resources accessible to families and community groups in a consistent and efficient way.
• Innovation: Exploring new, research-based approaches to building systems, energy use, and facility operations for better outcomes. Qualifications Required
• Minnesota boiler engineer license, First Class (Class C or higher), held at time of hire. The license must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity, including directing, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff.
• High school diploma or GED and other training as required, with demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, maintenance, and management.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and ability to travel among district sites.
• Ability to pass a background check as required by Minnesota law for school employees. Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Experience in a K-12 or other public-sector setting with multiple facilities.
• Experience managing LTFM, Health and Safety, or other Minnesota school facility funding and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to a school board and working with building administrators and community groups.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, boiler and mechanical plant, plumbing, and electrical systems, and experience with operations relating to Building Automation Systems and preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MNOSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, environmental health and safety regulations, and public-sector purchasing and bidding.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and capital or renovation projects.
• At least three years of experience planning or maintaining facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Department Oversight (approx. 20%)
• Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of building, custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff, directly or through lead positions.
• Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, evaluation, and discipline for department staff, consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Build a culture of positivity, collaboration, vision & direction, and safety across all sites. Operations & Facility Management (approx. 25%)
• Oversee operation, inspection, and maintenance of boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and building automation systems; ensure boiler and pressure-vessel inspections, logs, and licensing meet Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requirements.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs and work-order systems.
• Monitor energy use and implement efficiency and sustainability improvements. Capital projects and long-term planning (approx. 20%)
• Develop and maintain the district's 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan and deferred maintenance priorities.
• Plan, bid, and manage remodeling, renovation, and construction projects; serve as district liaison to architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Prepare specifications, evaluate bids, and recommend awards in compliance with Minnesota public bidding law. Budget and procurement (approx. 10%)
• Develop, recommend, and monitor the department operating and capital budgets, including Health and Safety and LTFM revenue.
• Manage purchasing, vendor contracts, and service agreements; support property and liability insurance requirements.
• Prepares financial reports and recommendations for district leadership. Health, safety, and compliance (approx. 15%)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/MNOSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, and environmental regulations (including asbestos/AHERA, lead in water, radon, and indoor air quality).
• Chair or serve on the district safety committee; maintain required records and inspection documentation; support emergency and crisis management planning. Grounds and community use (approx. 10%)
• Oversee grounds care, athletic fields, parking lots, snow and ice removal, and grounds equipment.
• Coordinate facility use and event support with school sites, activities, community education, and outside groups. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements The role combines office work with frequent walking of school buildings, mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds. Work may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures; biohazard waste; dust, vapors, and odors from sanding, painting, and cleaning chemicals; work near hazardous materials such as asbestos; confined spaces; and elevated work surfaces. The Director must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb ladders and stairs, and respond to after-hours emergencies. Pine Island Public Schools is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. To apply https://www.pineisland.k12.mn.us/, with cover letter, resume, a copy of the current boiler license, and three references. Applications accepted until 11/01/2026 or until filled.

Leadership and Department Oversight (approx. 20%) • Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of building, custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff, directly or through lead positions. • Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, evaluation, and discipline for department staff, consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements. • Build a culture of positivity, collaboration, vision & direction, and safety across all sites. Operations & Facility Management (approx. 25%) • Oversee operation, inspection, and maintenance of boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and building automation systems; ensure boiler and pressure-vessel inspections, logs, and licensing meet Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requirements. • Establish and monitor preventive maintenance programs and work-order systems. • Monitor energy use and implement efficiency and sustainability improvements. Capital projects and long-term planning (approx. 20%) • Develop and maintain the district's 10-year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan and deferred maintenance priorities. • Plan, bid, and manage remodeling, renovation, and construction projects; serve as district liaison to architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants. • Prepare specifications, evaluate bids, and recommend awards in compliance with Minnesota public bidding law. Budget and procurement (approx. 10%) • Develop, recommend, and monitor the department operating and capital budgets, including Health and Safety and LTFM revenue. • Manage purchasing, vendor contracts, and service agreements; support property and liability insurance requirements. • Prepares financial reports and recommendations for district leadership. Health, safety, and compliance (approx. 15%) • Ensure compliance with OSHA/MNOSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, and environmental regulations (including asbestos/AHERA, lead in water, radon, and indoor air quality). • Chair or serve on the district safety committee; maintain required records and inspection documentation; support emergency and crisis management planning. Grounds and community use (approx. 10%) • Oversee grounds care, athletic fields, parking lots, snow and ice removal, and grounds equipment. • Coordinate facility use and event support with school sites, activities, community education, and outside groups.

Required • Minnesota boiler engineer license, First Class (Class C or higher), held at time of hire. The license must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment. • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity, including directing, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff. • High school diploma or GED and other training as required, with demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, maintenance, and management. • Valid Minnesota driver's license and ability to travel among district sites. • Ability to pass a background check as required by Minnesota law for school employees. • Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field. • Experience in a K-12 or other public-sector setting with multiple facilities. • Experience managing LTFM, Health and Safety, or other Minnesota school facility funding and reporting. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to a school board and working with building administrators and community groups. • Working knowledge of HVAC, boiler and mechanical plant, plumbing, and electrical systems, and experience with operations relating to Building Automation Systems and preventative maintenance programs. • Knowledge of OSHA/MNOSHA, ADA, fire and building codes, environmental health and safety regulations, and public-sector purchasing and bidding. • Experience developing and managing budgets and capital or renovation projects. • At least three years of experience planning or maintaining facilities. The role combines office work with frequent walking of school buildings, mechanical rooms, roofs, and grounds. Work may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures; biohazard waste; dust, vapors, and odors from sanding, painting, and cleaning chemicals; work near hazardous materials such as asbestos; confined spaces; and elevated work surfaces. The Director must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb ladders and stairs, and respond to after-hours emergencies. Pine Island Public Schools is an and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Health, Dental, Life, Disability, PERA Pension, PTO package Direct reports Custodians, maintenance and grounds staff across all school district sites.