Supervisor, School Maintenance and Grounds

Duval County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a Supervisor of School Maintenance and Grounds to lead maintenance and grounds operations across multiple schools. The position requires directing staff, coordinating with vendors and engineers, and monitoring costs to ensure efficiency and compliance.

The role emphasizes budget preparation, performance reviews, and development of maintenance plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Building Construction, Management or related field.
• Two years of experience supervising facility maintenance and construction.
• Experience supervising a large staff of at least 20 employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance and grounds personnel and activities across multiple shops.
• Coordinates maintenance and grounds services among schools, personnel, vendors, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitors maintenance and grounds expenses.
• Prepares operating budgets and financial reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Blueprint interpretation

SAP or comparable accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction/Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supervisor, School Maintenance and Grounds

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Supervisor, School Maintenance and Grounds

Duval County Public Schools FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Jacksonville, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Duval County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5890386
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 and is non-negotiable.

Job Summary

Supervises maintenance and grounds personnel and activities across multiple shops. Coordinates maintenance and grounds services among schools, personnel, vendors, engineers, and contractors. Monitors maintenance and grounds expenses.

Essential Functions

1. Meets with school Principals to address issues, maintenance and grounds needs, and service requirements.
2. Supervises and trains assigned staff, conducts performance evaluations, makes employment and discipline recommendations, and coordinates work assignments.
3. Conduct school maintenance and grounds inspections and provide feedback to schools.
4. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates maintenance, repair, grounds and construction work with grounds/maintenance personnel, schools, and service providers.
5. Reviews and monitors work performed by contractors and meets with contractors to resolve problems. Advises the Contract Services Supervisor on service issues and events.
6. Prepares and reviews monthly maintenance and grounds reports to quantify and verify maintenance productivity and cost compliance. Evaluates program efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Prepares operating budgets, authorizes and monitors expenses, and prepares financial reports and summaries.
8. Prepares and assists in preparation of reports, studies, and contract documents required to purchase products or services.
9. Assist in the development, review, implementation, and interpretation of departmental policies.
10. Prepares school ground maintenance schedule to include adverse weather plan.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Building Construction, Management or related field, from an accredited college or university. Experience can be substituted for post-secondary education.

Experience: Two(2) years of experience managing, supervising, or coordinating a variety of facility maintenance, repair, and construction functions and projects required. Preferred experience includes working for a large, complex organization with multiple or varied facilities.

Two (2) years of experience directly supervising a large staff of at least twenty (20) employees required.

Certifications & License s: NA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance, repair, and construction principles, practices, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge of Uniform Building Code and State Requirements for Education Facilities (SREF) rules, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles, methods, techniques, and practices
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and SAP or comparable accounting database software skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, and direct facility maintenance, repair, and construction
• Ability to interpret and apply state and local regulations and procedures
• Ability to represent the department and/or division with delegated authority in highly important matters
• Ability to train, manage, coordinate, and schedule activities of direct subordinates, maintenance personnel, professional staff, and school administrators
• Ability to influence, guide, and motivate others
• Ability to design workflow and procedures
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed drawings and field
• Ability to perform structural layouts and material take-offs
• Ability to meet project deadlines

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Stoker
• Email: [e-mail]

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