Detention Facility Maintenance Leader

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail facilities. You will manage 15–20 skilled trades staff, ensuring safe, compliant operations 24/7, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Successful candidates will have 4–5 years of leadership in maintenance, broad trade knowledge, and a proven track record developing teams, coordinating complex projects, and driving continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience managing a corporate-scale maintenance team.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled trades.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance projects.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled trades staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security-related systems
• Establishes performance goals, assigns work, evaluates staff performance, and provides technical guidance to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Develops and implements operational policies, procedures, and short- and long-term plans that support facility operations, safety, security, and departmental objectives
• Coordinates maintenance projects and activities with facility administration, security personnel, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies while minimizing disruptions to facility operations
• Establishes work priorities, schedules, and staffing assignments to ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair work while maintaining adequate facility coverage
• Provides guidance on complex assignments, reviews completed work for quality and accuracy and promotes safe work practices and continuous improvement
• Resolves operational issues and workplace conflicts while promoting teamwork, communication, accountability, and compliance with facility rules and procedures
• Assists with budget development and administration, prepares budget recommendations, monitors expenditures, and adjusts work plans to meet operational needs and budget constraints
• Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, facility security protocols, safety standards, and performance expectations. Reviews documentation and resolves contract-related issues as needed

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance planning

Coaching/Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail facilities. You will manage 15–20 skilled trades staff, ensuring safe, compliant operations 24/7, with on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Successful candidates will have 4–5 years of leadership in maintenance, broad trade knowledge, and a proven track record developing teams, coordinating complex projects, and driving continuous improvement in a