Supervisor of Building Operations
- Salary: USD 1,377.00 - 1,546.00 per week USD
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Job Description
Position Type:
Administrative/Management/Supervisor, Building Operations
Date Posted:
3/3/2026
Location:
Facilities Management
Closing Date:
03/10/2026
Supervisor of Building Operations
Facilities Management
40hours per week/52weeks a year
6:00am-2:30pm
Non Certified Business: Class VII: $1,377-$1,546 per week
Coordinates and oversees the District's custodial, environmental, energy, and operations services and internal building and external grounds maintenance. General supervision is provided to approximately sixty employees responsible for cleaning, building system operations, and performing general building maintenance, preventative maintenance, heating and ventilation repairs, as well as the day-to-day energy efficient operation of schools and support facilities, totaling about 2,170,000 square feet. This position also provides direct supervision to all staff including lead positions. This position includes responsibilities for both indoor and exterior environments, as well as conducting these tasks listed in a safe and proper manner. This position provides a shared 24/7/365 role to ensure safety, security, and preservation of District Property.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in construction management, engineering, industrial technology or a closely-related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision of employees engaged in the care, cleaning, operations, maintenance and utilization of a large physical plant preferably in a school district; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Certification of Licensing Requirements (prior to job entry)
State of Minnesota Chief C Engineer License (Preferred)
National Swimming Foundation Certified Pool License (required within 6 months of hire)
Certified Plant Supervisor (Association of Facilities Engineers (AFE))
Required 6 months of hire Certified Plant Engineer (AFE) (Preferred)
Knowledge Requirements:- Principles, methods and materials used in building operations as well as applicable codes, laws and regulations.
- General knowledge of labor agreements, payroll procedures, licensing requirements, and assessment of employee abilities.
- Energy conservation measures, procedures and equipment relating to electrical power, heat generation systems, water, sewer and refuse removal.
- Computerized data management and operational control systems, including Excel, Internet, Filemaker, BAS systems, and MicroSoft Office Suite.
- Chemicals used for cleaning, pest control.
- Good general knowledge of HVAC systems, pools, boilers, pumps, hot water heating systems, and displacement ventilation, school related equipment and machines
Additional Information:
This position is in the Non-Certificed Business Unit and follows the salary schedule listed in Collective Bargaining Agreement.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement:- Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan:- Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance:- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability:- District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts:- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement:- The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off:- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions please contact via email at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Duluth Public Schools
Show moreDuluth, or Onigamiising in Ojibwe, is the seat of St. Louis County, the largest city in the northern two-thirds of Minnesota, and the fourth largest city in the state. It is located on the western tip of Lake Superior and its city limits encompass 67 square miles of land and nearly 50 square miles of water. It is part of the Twin Ports metropolitan statistical area which includes all of Wisconsin's Douglas County, and Minnesota's Carlton, Lake, and Saint Louis counties which boasts a population of 291,638, ranked as the 170th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
After years of building economic diversity, Duluth is growing into a robust regional economic, medical, aviation, higher education, outdoor recreation and arts center. Duluth has long been recognized as an innovative region that is supported by a wide variety of services and industries, including the largest, farthest inland freshwater port, the Port of Duluth-Superior.
The city also boasts a vibrant arts culture, home to art museums, theater, and numerous festivals throughout the year. It is the home of two colleges and a university whose local sports teams include nationally ranked and championship teams.
Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent, competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, life, and disability coverage. A pension plan, tax-sheltered annuities program, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health care savings plan and employee assistance program round out the district’s robust benefits program.
The district pays a significant portion of the premium for medical hospitalization, dental and prescription coverage for employees and dependents and offers Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funding.
The district also has generous provisions for vacation, holidays, family and medical leave and other types of paid and unpaid leave. The district recently added Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth to our list of paid holidays.
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