Manager of Facilities, Operations, and Safety

Position Summary: The Manager of Facilities, Operations, and Safety assists the district in achieving its mission, values, and goals by providing leadership, management, and oversight of district-wide facilities, custodial, maintenance, grounds, and safety operations. The Manager’s focus is on operational planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of facilities and safety systems to ensure clean, safe, secure, and efficient learning and working environments for students, staff, and the community. This position serves as an operational leader and change agent, ensuring compliance with Minnesota statutes and regulations while supporting effective and efficient service delivery across multiple buildings and shifts.

Position Purpose: Directs and oversees facilities, custodial, maintenance, grounds, and safety operations; establishes and monitors procedures for maintenance, repair, regulatory compliance, and risk management of district facilities, grounds, and systems; and provides leadership to ensure district facilities are safe, functional, code-compliant, and well-maintained.

Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, maintenance, operations, or safety management with demonstrated supervisory responsibility. Thorough knowledge of Minnesota statutes, Department of Labor and Industry boiler regulations, OSHA standards, EPA requirements, and school district operational practices.

Special Requirements: Special Boiler Operator License required within six (6) months of hire upon hire in accordance with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requirements. Pool Operator Certification required within six (6) months of hire. Second Class Boiler Operator License required within two (2) years of hire required. First Class Boiler Operator License required within five (5) years of hire, preferred. Valid Minnesota driver’s license required.

Other Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the basic principles and methods of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, energy, asbestos and trades maintenance and repair of large buildings and related facilities; comprehensive knowledge of the policies, practices, collective bargaining methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of staff; thorough knowledge of building construction principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of maintenance work principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials; comprehensive knowledge of budgets, RFPs and bids; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough skill in oral and written communication; knowledgeable about current development in school technologies and facility infrastructure for technology; knowledge of project management and facilities security; thorough skills in outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the school board, administrators, staff, contractors, architects, engineers, school administrators, the School Board, associates and general public.

Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM M-F // 52 weeks/year

Rate of Pay: D-6-1 // $90,189 – $129,563 depending on education and experience.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed:

– Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)

– $186 monthly district contribution into a Restricted Health Reimbursement Arrangement for directors enrolled in a single or family health insurance plan

– Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

– $260,000 Life Insurance

– Long Term Disability

– Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension / Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) pension (depending on position)

– 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – negotiated

– Paid vacation time

– Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/Sick Leave

ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.