Assistant Director Grounds Jobs (NOW HIRING)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Salary range: $100-$120k

Expected start date: June 2026

Location: All positions are in person

Breck Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Facilities is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of Breck’s facilities teams, including engineering, custodial, and grounds. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position ensures the consistent, safe, and efficient operation of campus infrastructure while providing departmental leadership.

This role is instrumental in strategic planning, operational excellence, and execution of facilities-related initiatives, including improvement projects, preventive maintenance, and emergency preparedness. The Assistant Director serves as a key departmental representative in cross-functional teams and contributes to long-term campus planning.The right candidate will find a collaborative team, a campus with genuine operational complexity, and a department focused on doing the work well.

Please note: the schedule for this position reflects the operational demands of a school campus, including on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations
  • Provide direct supervision and accountability across all operational teams: building engineering, custodial services, and grounds.
  • Serve as acting lead for the department in the absence of the Director of Facilities.
  • Ensure consistent performance standards, SOPs, and service expectations across all areas.
  • Foster a high-performance, safety-focused, and collaborative culture across the department.
• Project Planning & Execution
  • Support the execution of improvement projects including planning, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
  • Serve as the on-site departmental representative for construction and renovation projects.
  • Participate in long-term facilities planning aligned with Breck’s Comprehensive Site Plan (CSP) and PUD process.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all facilities and operations comply with relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Security on physical security infrastructure projects.
  • Lead operational response for weather-related, safety, and facility emergencies.
  • Serve as primary owner of after-hours alarm response, ensuring timely assessment and direction of response for facility and security alerts outside normal business hours.
• Financial Management
  • Assist in developing and managing operating and budgets.
  • Analyze expenditures, recommend cost-saving measures, and track performance against budget goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Represent the Building & Grounds in school-wide planning meetings, operational task forces, and emergency response groups.
  • Serve as liaison with external contractors, vendors, and city inspectors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.

• 5+ years of experience in facilities operations with increasing leadership responsibility.

• Proven leadership managing cross-functional operational teams.

• Deep knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Strong experience with project delivery, vendor negotiation, and budget oversight.

• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, or PMP are preferred.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, CMMS platforms, and CAD or blueprint reading tools.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong decision-making skills

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building ability

• Highly organized and adept at managing multiple priorities

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering respectful workplace culture

• Availability for off-hours emergencies or weather-related events

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to navigate campus buildings and grounds, including stairwells and mechanical spaces.

• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions required.

• On-call rotation for emergency response required.