Facilities Superintendent

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours + holidays + personal/aw

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a Facilities Superintendent for FM Team C, overseeing 1.1 million square feet across 47 buildings. The role requires strategic leadership, budget management, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient facilities operations.

You will lead a team of skilled trades staff, drive energy efficiency measures, and develop staff through coaching and training while aligning with city goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Four years of supervisory skilled trades experience in maintenance, repair and construction.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: additional education may substitute one year of minimum experience.
• Licenses/certifications: valid Driver’s License at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled trades employees; sets goals and performance standards.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates work; provides technical expertise to staff and improves efficiency.
• Develops and manages budgets; allocates funds to achieve objectives.
• Coordinates projects with other city agencies and handles sensitive public relations issues.
• Implements safety and security standards and ensures compliance.
• Inspires and coaches staff; performs performance evaluations and provides feedback.
• Inspects and approves contract work for compliance with plans.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

BOMI SMA/Systems Maintenance Administrator or SMT

IFMA - FMP or SFP

LEED Credential

IREM or BOAC designation

Three years supervisory experience in facilities management

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The full salary range for this position is $86,634.00 - $142,947.00. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $86,634.00 - $115,000.00/annually based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Rosalyn Campus, 5440 Rosalyn Street, Denver, CO 80216. Parking is provided.

• Shift: Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm
• Shift details will be discussed in interview
• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change
• Participation in snow duty removal is mandatory October-May, details will be discussed in interview

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FM) is responsible for facility maintenance and management, including preventative maintenance, work order processing and reporting, vendor management and capital planning. The Facilities Management Division (FM) is responsible for managing and maintaining 7.75 million square feet across 136 buildings and structures. This includes predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance, as well as customer service requests and project management. FM operates with six Facilities Teams, each providing a comprehensive range of building services, including plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical work, and other general building maintenance tasks. For more information on the Department of General Services, please visit the General Services website at: Department of General Services.

General Services is currently seeking a strategic minded and motivated leader to serve as the Facilities Superintendent for FM Team C. The team currently consists of a Multiple Trades Supervisor, Building Engineers, Plumbers, Electricians, and Maintenance Technicians. In this role, you will manage facilities totaling 1.1 million square feet across 47 buildings. The FM Team C portfolio includes critical safety and essential infrastructure operations housed in many of these facilities.

As the Facilities Superintendent , you will coordinate operational and administrative responsibilities for assigned facilities, support the annual budget process, document and implement energy efficiency measures, and provide routine coordination and guidance to the team. You will be responsible for developing and supporting staff through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations. The role also requires strong time management skills, accurate forecasting of resource needs, and effective business relationships with internal and external partners to ensure seamless operations. To be successful, you must be able to think creatively, pay close attention to detail, juggle multiple priorities, and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, as the Facilities Superintendent, you can expect to:

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled trade employees involved in the alteration, installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities, amenities, and equipment and establishes unit and staff work goals and performance standards in conjunction with departmental goals and objectives.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of supervisors and staff members, provides technical expertise to staff, and recommends changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow.
• Develops and implements operational policies, long range, and short-term planning initiatives in accordance with departmental plans and objectives and ensures policies and plans are regularly evaluated and updated.
• Develops and manages the budget for the work function(s) and allocates funds within the budget to accomplish objectives.
• Coordinates projects with other city agencies, departments, and customers and handles sensitive public relations problems.
• Implements safety and security standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance.
• Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures and determines work priorities.
• Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goals, coaches, mentors, and challenges staff, adapts leadership styles to various situations, and models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily.
• Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion.
• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines standards for problem resolution including escalations from clients.
• Develops the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and formally evaluates the work of employees.
• Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written response.
• Documents employee performance and conduct concerns and prepares letters of reprimand and formal disciplinary recommendations, as appropriate.
• Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments.
• Inspects and approves contract work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You’ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• At least six years of experience as Building Manager in high-rise Class-A office space located in a major metropolitan area
• BOMI designation such as Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT)
• IFMA credential such as Facilities Management Profession (FMP) or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)
• LEED Credential
• IREM or BOAC designation
• At least three years of supervisory experience in facilities management and maintenance of commercial properties
• At least three years of experience as a supervisor of journey-level skilled craft workers
• Knowledge of Building Codes across all trades: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Building Keyways and basic construction
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of modern building operations and maintenance

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience: Four (4) years of supervisory skilled trades experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and facilities.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for one year of the minimum experience requirement.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2522 Facilities Superintendent

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$86,634.00 - $142,947.00

Target Pay

$86,634.00 - $115,000.00/annually based on experience

Agency

General Services

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

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