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25-26 Manager of Buildings and Grounds

Dubuque Community School District • Dubuque, IA • 5h ago

25-26 Manager of Buildings and Grounds JobID: 672

Position Type:

Administration/ Manager/Assistant Manager

Date Posted:

8/26/2025

Location:

Buildings & Grounds

Job Goal: To manage the operation and maintenance of all buildings and site properties of the Dubuque Community School District. Qualifications: This position requires knowledge of applicable state and local building, safety and health codes and regulations as applied to building trades, grounds and custodial operations; experience with management and supervision; collective bargaining agreements related to maintenance and custodial operations; laws, rules, regulations and procedures of the Iowa construction bidding process affecting the construction, maintenance and repair of district facilities; laws and regulations pertaining to the hiring of architects, contractors and outside consulting firms affecting the construction, maintenance and repair of District facilities; laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to state bidding process. Experience: Five years of management or supervisory experience in large construction projects preferred. Sufficient training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities under position responsibilities. Position Responsibilities:

Assist the energy management staff to insure maximum energy efficiency and proper and continuous operation of systems

Perform periodic surveys and visits of all facilities to develop annual and long-range plans for facility needs

Attend and report at monthly board subcommittee Facility/Support Services meetings and Board of Education meetings

Recommend renovation projects, including the preparation of specifications, development of project timeline and assist in the preparation of drawings with Architects

Prepare reports to provide information needed to make decisions on major maintenance projects

Respond to emergency situations to insure the facilities are available as scheduled for use by students, staff and public

Work with the DNR regarding underground tank storage, geo discharge permits, wastewater lagoons and water well permits

Supervise and develop training and in-service programs for all department personnel

Report to the Chief Financial Officer directly, Superintendent and the Board of Education as requested

Budget and plan the annual $ 2,000,000 allocation of Property, Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) funds for eligible District repairs and maintenance

Budget and plan the annual Buildings and Grounds Department budget allocation

Identify needs, prepare budget and control expenditures for custodial supplies

Develop a basic understanding of school funding

Join and participate in state job-alike organizations

Consult with individual building administrators on special custodial needs or facility issues

Monitor District compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Natural Resources regulatory requirements, and Fire Safety regulations.

Maintain the District long-term Facilities Plan with specific detail for the upcoming 10 years

Maintain the Iowa Department of Education database on District facilities

Perform other duties as required or assigned

Demonstrate a commitment to the multicultural gender fair policies and practices.

Must be able to work irregular hours (nights, weekends, early mornings, holidays) when necessary

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month contract. Salary: competitive and commensurate with education and experience. An attractive fringe benefit package is included. Application: Applicants must include a letter of interest and professional resume. Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and person with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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