Director of Maintenance District One Schools 2026 - 2027

District One Schools

Employment Opportunity

Director of Maintenance

Position Summary: Directs and oversees district-wide maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to ensure school facilities are safe, clean, functional, well-maintained, and supportive of teaching and learning

Job Goal: Maintain district facilities and grounds in a condition that promotes safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and readiness for the provision of a "quality student-centered education".

Requirements, Certificates & Licenses:

Associate Degree or higher in an area that will enhance job performance (HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Plant/Facilities, or other applicable certificates and licenses)

Must have a current driver’s license 

Must be able to pass a background check.

Be available to respond to emergencies at night and weekends for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the district’s maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations;
• Plan, assign, and monitor work related to repairs, preventive maintenance, custodial standards, and grounds upkeep;
• Coordinate facility repair, renovation, and improvement work with the Operations Department;
• Help ensure facilities and related work comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and district expectations;
• Develop schedules, priorities, and work-order processes to keep schools operational and ready for daily use;
• Supervise staff performance, training, safety practices, and accountability measures for maintenance, grounds, and custodial personnel;
• Oversee equipment, supplies, vendor coordination, and service needs related to facility upkeep;
• Assist with emergency response, weather-related facility needs, and urgent after-hours maintenance issues;
• Communicate with principals, district leaders, and other departments regarding facility conditions, project status, and operational needs;
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to maintenance, inspections, work completion, and department operations;
• Work includes office, school, and field environments;
• Requires site visits, inspections, and occasional response to urgent facility issues;
• May involve exposure to outdoor weather, mechanical systems, and active work sites;
• Facilities, maintenance, custodial, and grounds maintenance;
• Working knowledge of building systems, repair processes, safety practices, and regulatory compliance;
• Ability to organize projects, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with school and district personnel;
• Assist with all new construction and renovation projects; and
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between district sites, if required.

Contract Days:

240 Days  Full-time position

Salary to be determined by documented experience, documented skill, and training level.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete the online application process by going to www.spart1.org and go to “Employment Opportunities”.

Dr. Trish Beason

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration

District One Schools Spartanburg County

P. O. Box 218

Campobello, South Carolina 29322

It shall be the policy of Spartanburg District One Schools to maintain employment practices that are free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), color, religion, national origin, gender, age (40 or older), genetic information, immigrant status, English speaking status, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable status protected by local, state or federal law.  The employment practices of the district shall be in conformity with the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and all other applicable Civil Rights Laws.