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Ball Chatham School District Director of Facilities and Grounds in Chatham, Illinois

Director of Facilities and Grounds JobID: 4532

  • Position Type:

    Administration/ Director

  • Date Posted:

    3/13/2025

  • Location:

    District Office

  • Date Available:

    07/01/2025

  • Closing Date:

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  • District:

    Ball-Chatham School District 5

    Join Our Titan Team as aDirector of Facilities and Groundsat Ball-Chatham School District!

    Are you an experienced facilities management professional with a strong background in maintenance, construction, and project oversight? Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 is seeking aDirector of Facilities and Groundsto lead our facilities operations and ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

    Why Join Us?

  • Leadership opportunityto oversee district-wide facilities and grounds operations

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

  • Competitive salary and benefitsas per Superintendent and supervisor recommendations

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Overseemaintenance, repair, and new constructionfor all district facilities

  • Managefacility utilization, site repairs, security operations, and preventative maintenance

  • Supervise and coordinate daily workflow, schedules, and assignments forgrounds, maintenance, and custodial teams

  • Prepareproject estimates, requests for proposals (RFPs), and manage department budgets

  • Ensurecompliance with local, state, and federal regulationson building codes and safety standards

  • Conductinspections of new construction, repairs, and special projectsto ensure quality and efficiency

  • Recruit, train, and evaluate facilities staff while providing ongoingprofessional development

  • Respond to inquiries from staff, district personnel, and community members regarding facility operations

  • Provideguidance on custodial dutiesto ensure a safe and clean school environment

    Qualifications & Skills: Required:

  • Bachelor’s degreein Construction Management, Facility Management, or Engineeringand5+ years of experience OR 10+ years of related experience with equal responsibilities

  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) licenseorregistered professional engineer

  • Ability to pass afingerprint-based criminal background check

  • ValidIllinois driver’s license

  • Strong knowledge ofbuilding maintenance, safety regulations, and facility operations

    Preferred:

  • Experience inschool district facilities management

  • 5+ years of experience inbuilding automation systems

  • 10+ years of experience inbuilding or grounds maintenance

    Competencies:

  • Ability toread blueprints, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment

  • Knowledge ofbudget management and fiscal responsibility

  • Proficiency inMicrosoft Office and Google Suitefor reports and record-keeping

  • Strongleadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability toprioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively

    Work Conditions:

  • Mental Demands:Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple priorities, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

  • Physical Demands:Regular lifting up to20 lbs, occasional lifting up to75 lbs, frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching. Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.

  • Environmental Conditions:Work indoors in offices and school buildings, and outdoors in various weather conditions with moderate noise exposure.

    Join Our Team!

    If you have apassion for facilities management and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient learning environments, we encourage you to apply!

    Starting Salary:$72,000-$108,000 commensurate with experience

    Benefits: 2025 Benefits Enrollment Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14MjHWULEx1tnjoWghjJKsImxE1MJJvhL/view?usp=sharing)

    Job Description: Director of Facilities and Grounds (https://docs.google.com/document/d/19B43axr4TXqXQtwobr0Phl8wul2KG5J9NutvgCGrdL4/edit?usp=sharing)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.