Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 2/27/2026 Location: District-Wide Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 03/13/2026 District: Fremont School District 79 Join the Fremont School District 79 Team Fremont School District 79 is seeking a Director of Buildings and Grounds for the 2026-2027 school year. REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations WORK SCHEDULE: 12 months QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience and certification(s) will be considered. Maintain a valid Driver's License. Prior experience in supervision, facilities, custodial management, and construction. Certified Professional Maintenance Manager Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year. Five years of relevant work experience, preferably in a K-8 educational environment. Knowledge in site development, site surveys, needs assessments, public bid statutes, and budgeting. Strong communication skills (oral and written) for interacting with the school community and public. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as blueprints, correspondence, surveys, and electronic media. Ability to write professional communications. Ability to present information effectively and respond to individual and group questions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities such as utilizing Google Drive, Microsoft Office, District work order system, and other relevant services used to support the daily functions of the District Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school District requirements and School Board policies. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Buildings and Grounds plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal learning environment of all facilities and grounds within Fremont School District 79. This leadership position involves overseeing the maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds while promoting positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation to department employees and day/night custodial services, including subcontractors. Prepare and manage the District's capital, operation, and maintenance budgets. Coordinate construction projects and act as the District's liaison with architects, engineers, and contractors. In partnership with the superintendent of schools or designee, develop the Long Range Facilities Plan and work alongside architects and construction management as a team of experts to help guide the facilities planning process. Oversee the direct purchasing and bid specifications for building modifications, supplies, equipment, vehicles, etc. Review and analyze bids and provide recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. Supervise the District's health life safety program. Supervise injury-related risk management, including coordination with appropriate departments and services. Update and maintain the preventive maintenance programs for facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Review, prioritize, and process work orders. Regularly visit schools and support principals throughout the District. Manage facility rentals, inventory, and fixed assets. Serve on various committees related to operations, maintenance, facilities, and risk management. Oversee mail delivery throughout the district. Attendance at Board meetings is required. Attend to all other duties as assigned. Oversee the asbestos management program. Oversee the integrated pest management program. Monitor the indoor air quality program and response plan and serve on any related environmental committee. Maintain security and program safety, including oversight of secure entryways, two-way radios, and fire alarms. Serve as the liaison with the Department of Technology on multiple state-of-the-art investments in facilities and maintenance efforts. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Plan staff development programs that are in compliance with state, local, and federal laws in relation to operations and facilities programs. Train new staff in the department in areas related to operations and facilities. Train leadership in areas related to operations and facilities. Serve as a member of the Finance and Facility Committee. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION Assist with the recruitment of staff for operations and facilities. Select staff for vacancies that occur in the department in conjunction with the Human Resources Department. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Communicate with staff and administrators regarding building and operations that impact the delivery of instruction and instructional programs. Communicate with other school districts regarding FSD79 buildings and grounds operations objectives to maintain collaborative partnerships. Communicate with parents and other community members regarding operations and facilities. Serve as a liaison to community organizations and attend meetings as appropriate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The pace of work tasks is fast. Work is usually conducted at multiple job sites, and this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, events, and tour school facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to operate office and computer equipment, reach with hands and arms, and repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of computer monitors is required. The employee may occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Frequent driving is required. The employee will be required to attend after-hours meetings as required. The employee may be required to plow snow. The employee must be able to respond to emergencies that occur throughout the district 24/7. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on occasion, the noise level will be high. Work is usually conducted indoors and outdoors. This work could be conducted at any school location. The position requires meeting deadlines, interacting with the public and staff, and working irregular or extended work hours. SALARY INFORMATION: $125,000.00-$140,000, commensurate with experience 260 Day Work Year Full benefits package Paid time off Employee Assistance Program

Created: 2026-03-04