Facilities Superintendent

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension (guaranteed)

457B Retirement Plan

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a strategic Facilities Superintendent for the FM Team C portfolio. You will manage 1.1 million sq ft across 47 buildings, coordinating operations, budgets, and safety programs while guiding a team of skilled trades.

You will plan and oversee maintenance, supervise staff, and partner with other city entities to ensure reliable facilities and excellent public service.

Qualifications

• Strategic minded and motivated leader with strong people and operations management.
• Experience coordinating operational and administrative responsibilities within facilities.
• Ability to support the annual budget process and forecast resource needs.
• Proven track record coaching, training, and setting performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled staff overseeing buildings and facilities.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates work; provides technical guidance to staff.
• Develops and manages the budget for the work function and allocates funds.
• Coordinates projects with city agencies and external partners; handles public relations.
• Implements safety and security standards and ensures compliance.
• Develops work plans, methods, and priorities; governs workflow.
• Inspires and develops staff through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Energy efficiency

Coaching & development

Project coordination

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