MANAGER, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

13h

About The Position

Ensures effective building maintenance and management of approximately 170 locations for Denver Public Schools by analyzing and assessing current programs to ensure the effectiveness of customer service, equipment, training, production, service quality, and resource allocations, in cooperation with other support departments. Responsible for setting the strategic direction, organization, management and implementation of a comprehensive business, finance, and maintenance operational model throughout

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Seven (7) or more years of related experience, with a minimum of four (4) at a manager level is required without a Bachelor’s degree; (general experience can be reduced by two (2) years with certification as a Plant Manager or Maintenance Manger from an industry recognized agency.
Demonstrated experience performing in a customer service oriented environment, in compliance with business operations and human resource policies regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and three (3) additional years of facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Leadership responsibilities in all aspects of direct report personnel to include hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and unemployment hearings according to Human Resource guidelines
Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures for labor groups as well as understands labor laws and policies; responds to level one grievance’s. Participates in labor negotiations, labor disputes, and arbitration hearings
Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal employment laws employment law including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, HIPAA, and enforce Board of Education policies and all other applicable departmental procedures and policies
Accountability for safeguarding all DPS assets within assigned responsibility to operate and maintain as well as maximizing the assets’ efficiency and sustainability to assure the optimum life of those assets.
Develop and implement short and long term goals.
Serve as a liaison and point-of-contact for school leaders for facility issues and questions.
Manage and monitor an integrated budget including all funds available
Instructs formalized training courses as needed by the department. Directs and trains staff in order to develop their maximum potential and effectiveness and to develop a diverse base of leadership talent for the district
Respond to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis related to catastrophes and other emergencies which could inhibit the use of district locations. Coordinates or assists in the physical safety and security of all facilities; including adherence to appropriate response to fire/security alarms, and emergency lighting
Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.