Director of Maintenance

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union

Bellows Falls (VT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a Director of Maintenance based in Bellows Falls, VT, overseeing maintenance for Bellows Falls Middle School, Central Elementary, and Saxtons River Elementary. This full-time role includes hands-on duties, supervision of facilities staff, and coordination of preventative maintenance and safety programs.

The position reports to the Superintendent, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in building maintenance, custodial services, facilities operations, skilled trades, or related field.
Knowledge of building systems, custodial practices, grounds maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to perform hands-on maintenance, custodial, and grounds work.
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with administrators and facilities staff.
Valid driver's license and travel between district schools required.
Proficient with technology and relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate custodial and facilities staff.
Coordinate daily custodial, maintenance, grounds, and snow removal operations.
Assign work priorities and coordinate substitute coverage as needed.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
Approve time sheets and leave requests for facilities staff.
Inspect and maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems.
Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting).
Direct custodial services, including cleaning, sanitation, and event setup/cleanup.
Manage groundskeeping, snow/ice removal, and equipment operation.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspections, and facility improvements.
Develop and monitor facilities budget with CFO and manage inventories.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Director of Maintenance

Windham Northeast Supervisory Union Bellows Falls Middle School - Bellows Falls, Vermont
Central Elementary School - Bellows Falls, Vermont
Saxtons River Elementary School - Saxtons River, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID: 5944707

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Based out of the Bellows Falls Middle School, this full time position will serve as the Director of Maintenance for all schools in the Rockingham School District, including Central Elementary School, Saxtons River Elementary School and Bellows Falls Middle School. A competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, FSA, retirement and paid leave time is offered with this position.

Position Title: Director of Maintenance

Terms of Employment: Full Year

Position Classification: Non-union/At-will

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience in building maintenance, custodial services, facilities operations, skilled trades, or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, custodial practices, grounds maintenance, and preventative maintenance.
Ability to perform hands-on maintenance, custodial, and grounds work.
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and respond effectively to changing needs.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with administrators and facilities staff.
Relevant trade training, licenses, or certifications preferred.
Ability to understand and analyze detailed information and problem solve including suggesting and implement improvements for efficiency, safety, and cost-effective
Supervisory skills including the hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, and performance management of staff
Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Regular and punctual attendance
Valid driver's license and ability to drive required due to travel between District schools

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools or designee

Supervises: Facilities staff

Evaluation: Annual

Position Summary

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and efficient operation of WNESU buildings and grounds. The position provides hands-on maintenance and custodial support while supervising facilities staff, coordinating preventative maintenance, managing building and grounds needs, and overseeing contractors and service providers. The Director works closely with school administrators to ensure facilities are safe, functional, clean, and well maintained and that maintenance needs are addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Performance Responsibilities

Staff Supervision

Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate custodial and facilities staff.
Coordinate daily custodial, maintenance, grounds, and snow removal operations.
Assign work priorities and coordinate substitute coverage as needed.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
Approve time sheets and leave time requests for facilities staff

Building, Grounds, and Custodial Operations

Inspect and maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems.
Perform and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, flooring, and general repairs.
Oversee custodial services, including cleaning, sanitation, floor care, waste removal, and event setup/cleanup assisting with such duties as needed.
Perform grounds keeping duties for athletic areas, playgrounds, parking, sidewalks, and grounds, mowing, shoveling, and landscaping as needed.
Direct and participate in snow and ice removal and operate maintenance, custodial, and grounds equipment.

Projects, Budget, and Purchasing

Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspections, repairs, and facility improvement projects.
Obtain estimates and quotes and assist with capital improvement planning.
Develop and monitor the facilities budget with the Chief Financial Officer.
Manage purchasing, inventories, equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, and related records.

Safety and Administration

Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and building requirements.
Address safety hazards, emergencies, severe weather, and after-hours facility needs.
Support building security, emergency preparedness, and facility access.
Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, equipment, and facility records.
Communicate facility needs and projects with administration and staff.

Other

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, controls, and technology. The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks associated with custodial, maintenance, and grounds work, including lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and operating tools and equipment.

Work is performed primarily indoors but frequently outdoors and may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, loud noise, heights, and varying weather conditions. The position may require work before or after regular business hours, including emergency response. A valid driver's license and ability to travel within and outside the District are required.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Windham Northeast Supervisor Union does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 "Title IX" is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.

Position Type: Full-time

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Facilities

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