What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Building and Grounds (#424) position at Hays USD 489?
Job Posting ID: 475
Location(s): USD 489 Maintenance Shop
Employment Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 04/01/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
JOB INFORMATION
USD489 Hays Director of Buildings and Grounds
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, business administration, public administration or a related field.
Qualifications:
Experience in facility management, construction trades, grounds and maintenance operations preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Job Summary:
To direct all aspects of Buildings and Grounds to include facility management, construction efforts, long-term facility planning, and staffing. Implement school district policies, and carry out the directives of the Superintendent.
Terms of Employment:
12 month contract with competitive leave and benefits. Potential for frequent irregular and extended work hours including weekends.
Salary:
Negotiated at time of offer based upon education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
Provide staff development and training opportunities for buildings and grounds staff.
Identify, develop, and oversee building construction efforts including development, bidding, awarding, and completion of Performance Work Statements, Requests for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, etc.
Lead long-term district wide facility planning. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as the point of contact for construction related efforts. Ensure work is completed to specifications and ensure code compliance.
Identify, coordinate, and execute maintenance projects.
Oversee budgets including establishing budget amounts and ensure alignment, both short term and long term.
Ensure compliance with, local building codes, and applicable Federal and State regulations. Includes reporting documentation with applicable agencies.
Serve as point of contact for district utility consumption including identifying conservation efforts and sustaining efforts to reduce consumption.
Coordinate the use of school facilities community partners.
Assist in the decision-making regarding the possible postponement/closing of schools due to inclement weather.
Management
Develop and supervise summer maintenance projects.
Arrange for emergency services and repairs of buildings and mechanical systems when necessary.
Provide and implement a plan for security checks of all buildings.
Develop knowledge of the structural, mechanical, electrical systems, and underground service systems for all school district buildings and sites.
Manage the Building & Grounds budget encompassing operational costs, maintenance costs, and capital outlay costs.
Receive requests for maintenance and repair from building principals, establish priorities, allocate materials and personnel as needed.
Determine the feasibility, plan, estimate costs, and supervise all approved remodeling projects.
Supervise and inspect contracted services:
Initiate contracts, prepare specifications for bids, assign maintenance contracts and monitor all contracts.
Make on-the-job inspections of all building construction-in-progress to determine quality of materials and workmanship.
Upon completion of a construction project, make recommendations for acceptance and payment in coordination with District Administration.
Develop and manage district access and control systems.
Supervise snow removal at district sites.
Direct and supervise the Asbestos Management Plan.
Personnel
Supervise the operation of the Buildings and Grounds Department (custodial, maintenance, grounds).
Approve required overtime and schedule part-time personnel when necessary.
Review and act on all requested absences from Building and Grounds staff.
Assist in developing job descriptions for all Building and Grounds staff.
Other
Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities as Delegated by the Superintendent:
Responsible for hiring, supervision, evaluation and termination of Buildings and Grounds staff.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Proficiency and various software applications and database management.
Evaluation: Superintendent or designee
DISTRICT BENEFITS
Leave: Vacation - 22 annual, Sick Leave - 15 annual no cumulative limit, Personal Leave - 4 days annual 2 by exception (sick). Business Leave, Family Sick/Bereavement, Jury/Court Appearances, Maternity, Parental, FMLA, Military, Educational, Professional, Nonprofessional
Benefit Options
District Funded
Medical / Prescription
Dental
Long Term Disability
Health Savings Account (with Option 4 HDHP)
Basic Life Insurance (20 hours/wk eligible)
KPERS Group Life
Employee Wellness Program with gym and pool memberships
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Vision Plan
Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life
RSLI Supplemental 3in1 - Critical Illness/Accident/Cancer
Investment and Retirement
KPERS
2% match on 403b investments
District contribution to Health Savings Account with participation in HDHP health plan
Sick Leave Payout
Professional Support and Development
USA Professional Membership
Professional Development Opportunities
ABOUT USD 489
Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and Hays Middle School it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.
While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.
To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, (785) 623-2400.