Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

Aitkin Public Schools
306 2nd St NW
Aitkin, MN 56431

Aitkin Public Schools mission is to empower students to be life-long learners and productive citizens by developing high expectations and student achievement in a safe and friendly learning environment. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities.

We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota.

We have a very good system of snowmobile and atv trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons.

The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? “WE ARE ISD1!”

Openings as of 9/10/2026 Aitkin Public Schools

• Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
• Position Type:
  Building and Grounds/ Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Aitkin District Office
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  Until filled
• District:
  Aitkin Public Schools

Position:
Buildings & Grounds Director

Location:

Aitkin, Minnesota
Employment Status:
Full-Time, Year-Round
Salary Range: $72,000–$75,000 annually

Reports To:

Superintendent

Start Date:

Immediately

Aitkin Public Schools is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and collaborative Buildings & Grounds Director to lead the district's buildings, grounds, facilities, maintenance, and custodial operations.

The Buildings & Grounds Director is responsible for ensuring that district facilities are safe, clean, functional, well-maintained, secure, and supportive of student learning and staff success. This position provides leadership and direction for the district's maintenance and custodial operations, facility systems, preventative maintenance, grounds, building security, energy management, and facility-related projects.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who takes pride in maintaining school facilities, develops positive relationships with staff and contractors, responds effectively to facility needs, and demonstrates strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of district buildings and facilities.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for district buildings, equipment, mechanical systems, and infrastructure.
• Monitor the condition of district facilities and recommend repairs, replacements, upgrades, and capital improvements.
• Coordinate building inspections, required testing, maintenance schedules, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records related to building systems, inspections, maintenance, repairs, warranties, and equipment.
• Assist the Superintendent and School Board with long-range facilities planning and capital improvement planning.
• Coordinate facility projects, renovations, construction, and improvement projects as assigned.
• Obtain and evaluate bids, estimates, and proposals from vendors and contractors.
• Monitor contractors and vendors to ensure work is…