Outdoor Maintenance Director

McBain Rural Agricultural Schools is seeking a dependable, motivated, and proactive individual to serve as the district's Outdoor Maintenance Director. This position is responsible for the year-round care, appearance, safety, and improvement of district grounds, athletic fields, outdoor facilities, and related equipment.

The Outdoor Maintenance Director is expected to take ownership of the district's outdoor spaces, addressing immediate needs while developing preventative maintenance plans and short- and long-term goals that protect district resources and continually improve our facilities.

Success means that district grounds and outdoor facilities are clean, attractive, safe, and well-maintained throughout the year. Athletic fields are prepared and ready for use; snow and ice are addressed promptly; equipment and facilities receive preventative maintenance; seasonal staff understands expectations; and potential concerns are identified before they become larger problems.

The Outdoor Maintenance Director should continually look ahead—knowing what needs attention today while planning for next season and future years—and keep administration informed of upcoming needs, recommended improvements, and equipment or facility concerns. Ultimately, students, staff, families, and community members should see the pride taken in McBain Schools from the moment they arrive on campus.

Superintendent or Designee

Seasonal Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance Staff

Full-Time, Year-Round

Schedule will vary seasonally and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and emergency/weather-related responsibilities.

• Grounds & Landscaping:
  Mow, trim, edge, and maintain district lawns; care for landscaping, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and plantings; address weeds, pests, drainage, and other grounds concerns; and develop seasonal maintenance plans. Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other products in accordance with applicable requirements and maintain required certifications.
• Athletic Fields & Outdoor Facilities:
  Maintain, paint, line, and prepare athletic fields and outdoor activity areas for practices, competitions, and events. Maintain turf for appearance, playability, and safety. Inspect and perform routine maintenance and repairs to outdoor buildings, fencing, gates, dugouts, storage areas, bleachers, and related facilities.
• Snow & Ice Removal:
  Operate snow-removal equipment; clear parking lots, drives, sidewalks, entrances, and pedestrian areas; apply ice-control materials as needed; and be available outside regular hours when necessary to maintain safe access.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform preventative maintenance on mowers, tractors, snow-removal equipment, utility vehicles, and other equipment. Identify repair needs, coordinate outside service when necessary, and maintain an organized inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Leadership & Planning:
  Supervise, schedule, train, and direct seasonal staff. Regularly inspect district property, establish preventative maintenance schedules, develop short- and long-term improvement goals, recommend equipment purchases and projects, and help prioritize improvements within available district resources.
• District Support:
  Maintain appropriate maintenance, inspection, chemical application, and equipment records; assist the district maintenance team as needed; support district and community events; respond to weather or facility emergencies; and perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

These duties preserve everything important from the current responsibilities while eliminating several places where…