Senior Director of Buildings and Grounds
Oak Park Elementary School District 97, San Jacinto, CA, United States
Openings as of 3/17/2026. We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.
Senior Director of Buildings and Grounds JobID: 3115
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial
Date Posted: 3/16/2026
Location: District Wide
Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds Created June, 2025
Perm/contract One year contract
Department Buildings & Grounds
FLSA Status Exempt
Reports to Chief Operations & Technology Officer
Primary Reporting Location District Office
Level Administration
Compensation Minimum: $150,000
Date Available Anticipated
Bargaining Unit & Classification N/A & Classified
Supervisory Responsibilities Individual & Department Oversight
Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves - paid sick and personal days provided
About the Role The Senior Director of Buildings and Grounds is a key leadership position within the district, responsible for the direct, day-to-day management of the Buildings and Grounds department. This role ensures that all physical school facilities are maintained in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and safety, so they are ready for full educational use at all times. The Senior Director provides crucial supervision and leadership to all custodial and maintenance personnel, guiding them to provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, and efficient environment in which to learn and grow. Key responsibilities include directing the district's Preventative Maintenance Program, preparing all departmental bid documents, and coordinating with external agencies and contractors. Critically, the Senior Director will champion the district's mission by ensuring all departmental operations align with Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity and other District goals.
Supervision, Training, and Personnel Management
Directly supervises, selects, assigns, schedules, trains, and evaluates all maintenance and grounds staff.
Assists in the selection, assignment, scheduling, training, and evaluation of custodial staff.
Supports the maintenance of job descriptions and evaluation criteria for all maintenance and custodial personnel.
Interviews and recommends qualified applicants for employment within the Buildings and Grounds department.
Monitors time records for all department staff and collaborates with appropriate administrator(s) to certify salary payments for maintenance and grounds personnel.
Supports in the coordination and arrangement of substitute custodial and maintenance services as required.
Conducts departmental staff meetings and facilitates relevant in-service training.
Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Plans, directs, and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to ensure all school buildings and grounds are maintained in top condition.
Oversees and monitors building usage, including scheduling and ensuring staffing of building and grounds staff for events held in any district building, whether during school hours or outside of normal hours.
Establishes and administers schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial and maintenance care of all district facilities.
Conducts regular, detailed inspections of all buildings and grounds to identify needs and establish maintenance and repair schedules.
Oversees all maintenance, repair, and construction projects, ensuring a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Ensures schools are ready for operations on a day-to-day basis, including adding or adjusting schedules to perform duties such as slow removal.
Participates in decisions related to emergency preparedness, such as actions that may need to be taken to prepare school sites for predicted weather and/or determine the need for school closures.
Ensures HVAC systems are managed and regulated to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure the economical and sustainable use of fuel, water, and electricity.
Develops and implements a system for responding to emergency repair and facility needs, including after-hours events.
Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability
Availability to work beyond the standard work week is required to provide proper supervision and respond to emergent building and environmental events.
Ensures all departmental operations conform to local, state, and federal regulations, including those related to asbestos, hazardous materials, accessibility, and playground safety.
Ensures adherence to all district policies, including health and safety procedures (e.g. the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan).
Supports in coordination with governmental and community agencies to align district operations with broader environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Procurement, Budgeting, and Inventory Management
Prepares and submits annual budget recommendations for the Buildings and Grounds department to the designated supervisor and business office.
Develops and manages an inventory system for all maintenance and custodial equipment and supplies.
Oversees the procurement of all departmental supplies, tools, and equipment, with an emphasis on selecting environmentally sustainable products.
Processes purchase requisitions and vendor payments in accordance with district procedures.
Leadership, Compliance & Professionalism
Ensures Compliance: Ensures fidelity and compliance with all Board of Education policies, collective bargaining agreements, administrative procedures, and state/federal laws.
Upholds Professional Ethics: Exhibits the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and confidentiality in all school-related matters.
Models Professional Growth: Assumes responsibility for one's own professional growth by reflecting on practice, seeking feedback, and staying current with educational research and best practices.
District Communication & Representation: Maintains proactive communication with the Superintendent or designee regarding all pertinent school matters and represents the school at required district and community meetings.
Models Professionalism: Works a full professional day and has a visible presence during and district sponsored community events. Shares information with staff, ensuring districtwide engagement with school-based events.
Performs Assigned Duties: Completes all reports, records, and other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of large-scale facilities management, including best practices in preventative maintenance, custodial operations, and groundskeeping.
In-depth knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering.
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing school facilities, including health and safety codes (e.g., OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens), accessibility (ADA), and environmental compliance (e.g., asbestos, hazardous materials).
Knowledge of public sector budgeting, bidding, and procurement processes.
Understanding of principles of effective supervision, training, and personnel management, including evaluation and collective bargaining agreements.
Knowledge of best practices in environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and climate justice as it pertains to facility operations.
Knowledge of construction project management from planning to completion.
Skills
Strong leadership and supervisory skills to effectively manage, train, and motivate a diverse team.
Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills to manage complex schedules, projects, and a comprehensive maintenance program.
Proficient fiscal management skills, including the ability to develop, monitor, and manage a departmental budget.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in emergency situations.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, administrators, vendors, and government agencies.
Proficiency in using technology, including maintenance management software, inventory systems, and standard office applications.
Skilled in contract management and vendor relations.
Abilities
Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and work independently.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
Ability to demonstrate empathy and care, creating an inclusive environment.
Ability to conduct thorough inspections of facilities and grounds to identify and prioritize needs.
Ability to develop and implement effective systems, procedures, and schedules for departmental operations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a district-level leadership team.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain a cooperative nature under stressful business situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability for after-hours and emergency response.
Candidate Qualifications
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record, required.
Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in a similar role, preferred.
Proficient with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory, preferred.
Certification in HVAC, plumbing and/or electricity, preferred.
Physical Requirements This position requires the performance of moderate work at times, which may regularly require sitting; use of hands and fingers to handle or feel; and to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
Apply through Frontline Applications are currently being accepted for this exciting leadership position via our district website. Please reach out to our human resources department at district97hr@op97.org, if you have questions about the application process.
Equity and Inclusion Statement We encourage interested applicants to apply, as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Our goal is to recruit, employ, support, and retain racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional and support personnel. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Postings current as of 3/17/2026 1:31:36 AM CST.
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Senior Director of Buildings and Grounds JobID: 3115
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial
Date Posted: 3/16/2026
Location: District Wide
Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds Created June, 2025
Perm/contract One year contract
Department Buildings & Grounds
FLSA Status Exempt
Reports to Chief Operations & Technology Officer
Primary Reporting Location District Office
Level Administration
Compensation Minimum: $150,000
Date Available Anticipated
Bargaining Unit & Classification N/A & Classified
Supervisory Responsibilities Individual & Department Oversight
Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves - paid sick and personal days provided
About the Role The Senior Director of Buildings and Grounds is a key leadership position within the district, responsible for the direct, day-to-day management of the Buildings and Grounds department. This role ensures that all physical school facilities are maintained in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and safety, so they are ready for full educational use at all times. The Senior Director provides crucial supervision and leadership to all custodial and maintenance personnel, guiding them to provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, and efficient environment in which to learn and grow. Key responsibilities include directing the district's Preventative Maintenance Program, preparing all departmental bid documents, and coordinating with external agencies and contractors. Critically, the Senior Director will champion the district's mission by ensuring all departmental operations align with Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity and other District goals.
Supervision, Training, and Personnel Management
Directly supervises, selects, assigns, schedules, trains, and evaluates all maintenance and grounds staff.
Assists in the selection, assignment, scheduling, training, and evaluation of custodial staff.
Supports the maintenance of job descriptions and evaluation criteria for all maintenance and custodial personnel.
Interviews and recommends qualified applicants for employment within the Buildings and Grounds department.
Monitors time records for all department staff and collaborates with appropriate administrator(s) to certify salary payments for maintenance and grounds personnel.
Supports in the coordination and arrangement of substitute custodial and maintenance services as required.
Conducts departmental staff meetings and facilitates relevant in-service training.
Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Plans, directs, and oversees a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to ensure all school buildings and grounds are maintained in top condition.
Oversees and monitors building usage, including scheduling and ensuring staffing of building and grounds staff for events held in any district building, whether during school hours or outside of normal hours.
Establishes and administers schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial and maintenance care of all district facilities.
Conducts regular, detailed inspections of all buildings and grounds to identify needs and establish maintenance and repair schedules.
Oversees all maintenance, repair, and construction projects, ensuring a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Ensures schools are ready for operations on a day-to-day basis, including adding or adjusting schedules to perform duties such as slow removal.
Participates in decisions related to emergency preparedness, such as actions that may need to be taken to prepare school sites for predicted weather and/or determine the need for school closures.
Ensures HVAC systems are managed and regulated to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure the economical and sustainable use of fuel, water, and electricity.
Develops and implements a system for responding to emergency repair and facility needs, including after-hours events.
Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability
Availability to work beyond the standard work week is required to provide proper supervision and respond to emergent building and environmental events.
Ensures all departmental operations conform to local, state, and federal regulations, including those related to asbestos, hazardous materials, accessibility, and playground safety.
Ensures adherence to all district policies, including health and safety procedures (e.g. the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan).
Supports in coordination with governmental and community agencies to align district operations with broader environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Procurement, Budgeting, and Inventory Management
Prepares and submits annual budget recommendations for the Buildings and Grounds department to the designated supervisor and business office.
Develops and manages an inventory system for all maintenance and custodial equipment and supplies.
Oversees the procurement of all departmental supplies, tools, and equipment, with an emphasis on selecting environmentally sustainable products.
Processes purchase requisitions and vendor payments in accordance with district procedures.
Leadership, Compliance & Professionalism
Ensures Compliance: Ensures fidelity and compliance with all Board of Education policies, collective bargaining agreements, administrative procedures, and state/federal laws.
Upholds Professional Ethics: Exhibits the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and confidentiality in all school-related matters.
Models Professional Growth: Assumes responsibility for one's own professional growth by reflecting on practice, seeking feedback, and staying current with educational research and best practices.
District Communication & Representation: Maintains proactive communication with the Superintendent or designee regarding all pertinent school matters and represents the school at required district and community meetings.
Models Professionalism: Works a full professional day and has a visible presence during and district sponsored community events. Shares information with staff, ensuring districtwide engagement with school-based events.
Performs Assigned Duties: Completes all reports, records, and other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of large-scale facilities management, including best practices in preventative maintenance, custodial operations, and groundskeeping.
In-depth knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering.
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing school facilities, including health and safety codes (e.g., OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens), accessibility (ADA), and environmental compliance (e.g., asbestos, hazardous materials).
Knowledge of public sector budgeting, bidding, and procurement processes.
Understanding of principles of effective supervision, training, and personnel management, including evaluation and collective bargaining agreements.
Knowledge of best practices in environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and climate justice as it pertains to facility operations.
Knowledge of construction project management from planning to completion.
Skills
Strong leadership and supervisory skills to effectively manage, train, and motivate a diverse team.
Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills to manage complex schedules, projects, and a comprehensive maintenance program.
Proficient fiscal management skills, including the ability to develop, monitor, and manage a departmental budget.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in emergency situations.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, administrators, vendors, and government agencies.
Proficiency in using technology, including maintenance management software, inventory systems, and standard office applications.
Skilled in contract management and vendor relations.
Abilities
Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and work independently.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
Ability to demonstrate empathy and care, creating an inclusive environment.
Ability to conduct thorough inspections of facilities and grounds to identify and prioritize needs.
Ability to develop and implement effective systems, procedures, and schedules for departmental operations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a district-level leadership team.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to maintain a cooperative nature under stressful business situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability for after-hours and emergency response.
Candidate Qualifications
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record, required.
Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as supervisor in a similar role, preferred.
Proficient with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory, preferred.
Certification in HVAC, plumbing and/or electricity, preferred.
Physical Requirements This position requires the performance of moderate work at times, which may regularly require sitting; use of hands and fingers to handle or feel; and to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking, climbing stairs and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The position requires indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
Apply through Frontline Applications are currently being accepted for this exciting leadership position via our district website. Please reach out to our human resources department at district97hr@op97.org, if you have questions about the application process.
Equity and Inclusion Statement We encourage interested applicants to apply, as we continue to uplift our equity policy. Our goal is to recruit, employ, support, and retain racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional and support personnel. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Postings current as of 3/17/2026 1:31:36 AM CST.
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