Director of Ops: Sustainable Gardens & Facilities

Soldiers of Earth; Glendale (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Botanic Gardens seeks a full-time Director of Operations to oversee facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital projects, ensuring a welcoming visitor experience.

You will manage HVAC, grounds, water features, security, and sustainability programs while coordinating with city partners and external providers. You will lead budgeting, staffing, and vendor management across cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing facilities operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Proven ability to lead budgeting and vendor management across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital projects.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with city partners and external providers.
• Manage HVAC, grounds, water features, security, and sustainability programs.

Skills

Facilities management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Team leadership

HVAC management

Safety & compliance

Sustainability programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Denver Botanic Gardens seeks a full-time Director of Operations to oversee facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital projects, ensuring a welcoming visitor experience.

You will manage HVAC, grounds, water features, security, and sustainability programs while coordinating with city partners and external providers. You will lead budgeting, staffing, and vendor management across cross-functional teams to optimize operations.