Buildings and Grounds Supervisor at Martin County… · Sherburn

DISTRICT INFORMATION: Martin County West is a district of approximately 675 students in preschool through 12th grade in southwestern Minnesota. It is a cozy agricultural community with easy access to Albert Lea, Mankato, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the Iowa Great Lakes region. Though currently spread across three buildings within 7 miles of each other, voters have approved construction of one new school building located just off I-90 in Sherburn. We will break ground on the new building in spring 2025 and expect to open the new school in the fall of 2027.

Martin County West Schools is accepting applications for a Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

GOALS:

• To supervise the School Custodians in their work at each school building.
• To implement procedures and schedules that ensure the school buildings and grounds are clean, free of health and hygiene hazards, and in good repair.
• To oversee routine maintenance and repairs on the building, its grounds, and its plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, including managing any service agreements, recalls, and warranties.
• To represent the school district at the construction site for the new school. Through Fall 2027
• To assist in the planning for moving into and operating the new school. Through Fall 2027

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE AREAS OF:

• Employee Supervision
• Housekeeping
• Groundskeeping
• Building and equipment repair and maintenance
• Construction Site Representative

This list is illustrative of responsibilities and is not meant to be inclusive of every task or responsibility. See the full job description with more details about each area of responsibility HERE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required; advanced training in relevant area desired
• Have or being willing to obtain within 1 year of hire date a Boiler Operator's license or another license in a relevant trade
• 3-5 years of experience and/or training in the trades relevant to maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment

PAY & BENEFITS: The salary range for this full-time, year-round position is $60,000-75,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contribution to health insurance, retirement accounts, and pension, and paid time off. Starting salary for new employees is negotiable based on experience, education, and training.

JOB LOCATION: This position will work between the three school buildings in Sherburn and Trimont, as well as the construction site of the new school in Sherburn which will open in Fall of 2027.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in and travels between standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Heavy Work Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds with some lifting of no more than 100 pounds. Frequently using ladders, scaffolds, and stairs to work in confined spaces in proximity to loud equipment; operating equipment such as sweepers, snowplows, tractors, lawn mowers, power, and hand tools; outdoor work in all weather condition; use of office equipment; exposure to dust and fumes; and continuous movement during the work day.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent travel between schools will be required. Driver's license preferred.

For more information, contact Cori Reynolds, Superintendent, at corireynolds@mcwmavericks.org or 507-764-2330.