School Facilities Operations Director

Lead school facilities operations for Pine Island Public Schools through mechanical systems expertise, compliance leadership, and full-time district wide oversight.

The Director of Buildings and Grounds reports to the Superintendent of Schools and leads facilities, maintenance, custodial, and grounds services. This cabinet-level position manages staff, budgets, capital projects, energy systems, and health and safety compliance. The role requires a Minnesota First Class boiler engineer license, supervisory experience, and knowledge of construction, maintenance, and management. Work includes evening and weekend duties as needed, emergency on-call response, and travel among district sites.

The Director advances preventative maintenance, work-order systems, facility planning, and community use across Pine Island Public Schools.

• Direct, schedule, train, evaluate, and support department staff
• Oversee boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and automation systems
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and work-order systems
• Manage LTFM plans, deferred maintenance, and capital projects
• Ensure safety, code, inspection, and regulatory compliance

• Valid Minnesota First Class boiler engineer license
• Supervisory experience directing, scheduling, training, and evaluating staff
• High school diploma or GED and relevant training
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and site-travel ability
• Ability to pass Minnesota-required school employee background checks

Direct district facilities operations with boiler expertise, maintenance planning, compliance leadership, and staff oversight at Pine Island Public Schools.