SUPERVISOR, FACILITY OPERATIONS

Job Title

This position is directly responsible for daily leadership and management of building custodial operations for Denver Public Schools and is the direct contact for site-based principal(s) for facility issues to include oversight and management of school operations and employee matters at the schools.

Job Description

Applications will be received until December 18th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

This position is directly responsible for daily leadership and management of building custodial operations for Denver Public Schools and is the direct contact for site-based principal(s) for facility issues to include oversight and management of school operations and employee matters at the schools.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• $70,195-$84,233. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Depending on specific assignment, may perform some or all of the following:
• Responsible for staffing including screening, interviewing, hiring and onboarding new building operations employees including training in order to develop a diverse base of talent for the district.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of Board of Education policies and all other applicable district and departmental procedures and enforce all policies as required.
• Coordinates compliance in special areas of regulatory compliance.
• Manage campus personnel including leadership employee performance reviews, corrective actions, and hiring according to Human Resource guidelines. Could also manage personnel at other campus' as necessary at the direction of the Area Manager.
• Participates in unemployment hearings, arbitration hearings, due diligence fact finding investigations, and termination hearings as outlined in basic fairness and reasonable suspicion related to drugs and alcohol.
• Responsible for coordinating and directing an effective and responsive in-house and/or contracted capability for emergency and requirements at multiple schools and support facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Respond to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis related to catastrophes and other emergencies which could inhibit the next day use of an assigned site.
• Set strategic direction of district building operations activities at assigned campus related to the cleaning, grounds care, and minor maintenance of District facilities.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact for site based principals for facility issues and questions. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with administrators, faculty, and other groups as needed to resolve issues or coordinate activities. Acts also as a primary point of contact to staff of the various schools co-located in shared campuses and other campus entities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, control, and distribution of quality assurance and quality control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Provide regular activity and status reports to DPS management and staff on building conditions and quality assurance results at assigned campus. Conducts quality assurance inspections at assigned campus, other department managed schools utilizing contracted services or innovative/contract schools to ensure district standards are being met by site managed custodial programs.
• Manage building operations budget for assigned campus ensuring effective fiscal management and oversight of the building operations, supply, and over-time budget accounts.
• Instructs multiple formalized training courses in personnel management, technology, and business practices.
• Develop and maintain informational databases to support the missions of departments, as assigned. Purchases materials and equipment for building operations duties; meet with vendors and evaluate new products and equipment; requisition a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment for use at multiple sites.
• Collects, reviews, and processes financial information and creates necessary financial reports for area assigned. Maintains and establishes all aspects of financial records, ensuring accurate and timely processing developed with input from Building Managers and staff. Prepares and completes an integrated budget including all funds available to each assigned site.
• Ensure campus leaders and occupants are providing physical safety and security at assigned facility; including ensuring proper adherence to maintenance of fire/security alarms by campus leaders, and emergency lighting. Is responsible for the coordination and adherence of safety procedures such as fire drills, lock downs, and shelter in place. Responsible for ensuring safety instruction occurs and preparedness relating to emergency response crisis management procedures.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma/GED
• Five or more years of related experience (to include supervisory experience) is required without a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students first. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.