Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent - Denver Sheriff Department

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

Job summary

Denver Sheriff Department seeks a Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent to lead a facilities team across the Downtown Detention Center and County Jail. The role oversees maintenance, repairs, and improvements of buildings, grounds, and security systems, ensuring safe, compliant operations 24/7.

Flexibility to work various shifts and on-call emergencies is required; background checks will be conducted, and valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED, HiSET or TASC certificate.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled trades staff responsible for maintenance, repair, and improvement of correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security systems.
• Sets performance goals, assigns work, evaluates staff, and provides guidance to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Develops and implements policies and plans supporting facility operations, safety, security, and department objectives.
• Coordinates maintenance projects with administration, security, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies with minimal disruption.
• Manages work priorities, schedules, staffing, and ensures timely completion of maintenance work.
• Provides guidance on complex tasks, reviews work for quality and safety, and promotes continuous improvement.
• Resolves operational issues and promotes teamwork, accountability, and compliance with rules.

Skills

Trades supervision

Team leadership

Facilities maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Our Job

The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state ofColoradoand is comprised of many divisions and diverse operations withover 1000 uniformed and non-uniformed staff members.These operationsinclude two separate jails, security for the District and County court systems, state inmate transportation, extradition duties, fugitive and K-9 units and security atDenverHealthMedicalCenter.

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking a seeking qualified applicants for the role of Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent. This role will be overseeing the Downtown Detention Center located on 490 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204 and the County Jail located on 10500 Smith Road Denver, CO and will be responsible for a facilities team of 15-20 employees who work in a variety of skilled trade specialties.

Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so applicants must be flexible and willing to work various shifts and be available on-call for afterhours for emergencies. Because this position does work in the detention facilities, the selected individual will be working around persons in custody.

Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant’s employment and criminal history.

Job responsibilities will include :

• 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

About You

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement:
  Four (4) years of experience supervising skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and facilities.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements

License/Certification Requirement: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.

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Job Profile

CJ3552 Institutional Superintendent

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$44.46 - $68.91

Target Pay

Based on Experience and Education

Agency

Denver Sheriff Department

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

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