McBain Rural Agricultural Schools is seeking a dependable, motivated, and proactive individual to serve as the district’s Outdoor Maintenance Director. This position is responsible for the year-round care, appearance, safety, and improvement of district grounds, athletic fields, outdoor facilities, and related equipment.
The Outdoor Maintenance Director is expected to take ownership of the district’s outdoor spaces, addressing immediate needs while developing preventative maintenance plans and short- and long-term goals that protect district resources and continually improve our facilities.
What Success Looks Like
Success means that district grounds and outdoor facilities are clean, attractive, safe, and well-maintained throughout the year. Athletic fields are prepared and ready for use; snow and ice are addressed promptly; equipment and facilities receive preventative maintenance; seasonal staff understands expectations; and potential concerns are identified before they become larger problems.
The Outdoor Maintenance Director should continually look ahead—knowing what needs attention today while planning for next season and future years—and keep administration informed of upcoming needs, recommended improvements, and equipment or facility concerns. Ultimately, students, staff, families, and community members should see the pride taken in McBain Schools from the moment they arrive on campus.
Reports To: Superintendent or Designee
Supervises: Seasonal Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance Staff
Employment: Full-Time, Year-Round
Schedule will vary seasonally and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and emergency/weather-related responsibilities.
First Review of Resumes - Tuesday, October 19, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
- Grounds & Landscaping: Mow, trim, edge, and maintain district lawns; care for landscaping, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and plantings; address weeds, pests, drainage, and other grounds concerns; and develop seasonal maintenance plans. Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other products in accordance with applicable requirements and maintain required certifications.
- Athletic Fields & Outdoor Facilities: Maintain, paint, line, and prepare athletic fields and outdoor activity areas for practices, competitions, and events. Maintain turf for appearance, playability, and safety. Inspect and perform routine maintenance and repairs to outdoor buildings, fencing, gates, dugouts, storage areas, bleachers, and related facilities.
- Snow & Ice Removal: Operate snow-removal equipment; clear parking lots, drives, sidewalks, entrances, and pedestrian areas; apply ice-control materials as needed; and be available outside regular hours when necessary to maintain safe access.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on mowers, tractors, snow-removal equipment, utility vehicles, and other equipment. Identify repair needs, coordinate outside service when necessary, and maintain an organized inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
- Leadership & Planning: Supervise, schedule, train, and direct seasonal staff. Regularly inspect district property, establish preventative maintenance schedules, develop short- and long-term improvement goals, recommend equipment purchases and projects, and help prioritize improvements within available district resources.
- District Support: Maintain appropriate maintenance, inspection, chemical application, and equipment records; assist the district maintenance team as needed; support district and community events; respond to weather or facility emergencies; and perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
These duties preserve everything important from the current responsibilities while eliminating several places where maintenance, inspections, preparation, and planning are stated separately.
Qualifications
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, farming, facilities maintenance, or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of lawn, turf, trees, flowers, landscaping, and general plant care.
- Experience operating mowers, tractors, snowplows, and grounds-maintenance equipment.
- Basic knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of athletic field preparation and maintenance preferred.
- Appropriate pesticide/applicator certification or willingness to obtain required certification.
- Valid Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements.
- Ability to supervise seasonal employees, work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and work flexible hours when weather, events, or district needs require.
- Willingness to complete required training.
- Must satisfactorily complete required background, fingerprint, reference, and misconduct checks.
Desired Characteristics
The successful candidate will take pride and ownership in district property; demonstrate initiative and attention to detail; value preventative maintenance; be dependable and organized; work well independently and with others; and continually look for ways to improve district grounds and facilities.
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions and may include prolonged standing and walking, bending, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery. The employee must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with grounds, snow removal, landscaping, and facility maintenance.