Maintenance Coordinator, Community Corrections - Denver Region

CoreCivic; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Denver, CO seeks a Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the maintenance, repair and upkeep of facility structures and systems. You will supervise maintenance staff and residents on projects, track work orders and ensure timely completion, while coordinating with other departments as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least four years in construction or institutional maintenance, and a valid driver's license, with strong safety and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in general construction or plant/institutional maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance planning and work orders.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Establishes maintenance standards by developing, maintaining and/or following a schedule of periodic preventative maintenance for the equipment at the facility.
• Assigns work to maintenance worker(s) and participates in hiring, training, and performance evaluations; enforces discipline as necessary.
• Reviews maintenance work order requests to diagnose problems and recommend repairs.
• Inspects the facility for safety and compliance and oversees tool inventory and secure storage.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other departments and plans in-house work for renovations and new construction as applicable.
• Manages purchases for supplies and maintenance materials in line with purchasing procedures.
• Monitors safety practices and documents incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing: 9/21/26

$25.49 per hour

CoreCivic is currently recruiting for a full time Maintenance Coordinator to join our Community Corrections team in Denver, CO.

The Maintenance Coordinator, Community Corrections is responsible for the overall maintenance, repair and upkeep of the facility's building structures and systems, including plumbing, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, equipment, electronics, vehicles and grounds. Supervises and schedules work for maintenance staff and residents assigned to maintenance work projects. Responsible for tracking and timely completion of all work orders; notes deficiencies on daily inspections. May also be designated the facility Fire/Safety Officer.

Essential Functions

• Establishes maintenance standards by developing, maintaining and/or following a schedule of periodic preventative maintenance for the equipment at the facility.
• Reviews maintenance work order requests to diagnose problems and recommend cost-effective and quality repairs for the operation of the facility.
• Determines work assignments and schedules for maintenance worker(s). Participates in hiring, training, preparing written performance evaluations, resolves disputes or issues and takes corrective or disciplinary action as necessary.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Performs routine inspections of the facility for regulatory compliance, safety, maintenance, completion of work orders and related issues. Directs corrective action for problems detected.
• Inspects for items that could be used as contraband or weapons by residents. Provides for the secure storage and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies and equipment. Maintains a current tool inventory and oversees proper use of equipment.
• Participates in planning, such as in-house work plan for maintenance and repairs and, if applicable, renovations and new construction. Reviews utility usage and determines methods to conserve utility resources. Confers with other department heads to coordinate maintenance activities or needs of individual departments.
• Orders and approves purchases for supplies, equipment, parts and other maintenance materials within the guidelines of the facility purchasing procedures.
• Monitors and inspects maintenance work performed by staff, and projects accomplished by outside contractors, for compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and other applicable procedures or specifications and to determine that workmanship and materials are in compliance with current building standards.
• Monitors safety practices and the preparation and dissemination of safety and accident reports as required by policy. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Reads, comprehends, analyzes and interprets legal and non-legal documents, such as maintenance and construction contracts, technical procedures, governmental regulations, manuals for equipment, drawings and blueprints.
• Domestic U. S. travel may be required.

About Us

CoreCivic is a diversified government solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving government real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis. We are a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) and the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities. We have been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 30 years.

Professionalism. Respect. Integrity. Duty. Excellence (PRIDE). These words describe the essence of our values as a company. PRIDE is personified everyday by every employee at every level at CoreCivic. It shapes the choices we make and is the roadmap to how we achieve our mission and realize our vision. CoreCivic is the leader in private correctional facilities and we are growing into the leader in the rehabilitation and re-entry market with facilities nationwide. Our facilities make a difference with the giving of both time and resources to organizations that are doing important work locally. CoreCivic is always recognized as a valued partner because of our unwavering commitment to community. Learn more at http://www.corecivic.com/.

2026 CoreCivic Benefits Overview (Community Locations) FINAL.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent
• Four years of experience in general construction or plant/institutional maintenance
• Additional qualifying education or technical training in a maintenance or construction-related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years of Age

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building construction and the operation of building systems
• Experience with an Enterprise Asset Management system

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE-including Disability/Veteran.