Position Type: Administration/Manager/Assistant Manager
Date Posted: 8/26/2025
Location: Buildings & Grounds
Additional Information: Show/Hide 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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