MANAGER, FACILITIES AREA

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a facilities operations leader to oversee 30 locations, directing staffing, budgeting, and quality improvements across district buildings.

The role emphasizes equity, accountability, and collaboration, with responsibilities ranging from hiring and performance reviews to vendor management and emergency response. A strong background in facilities management and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
• Seven+ years managerial experience required (without Bachelor's).
• Valid Colorado driver's license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct report personnel: hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, unemployment hearings.
• Understand and enforce labor agreements and policies; participate in negotiations and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
• Develop and implement short/long-term goals; set strategic direction for district building operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Labor relations

HR procedures

Job description

Job Description

About This Job

Ensures efficient building operations and management of approximately 30 locations for Denver Public Schools by analyzing and assessing current programs to ensure the effectiveness of customer service, equipment, training, production, service quality, and resource allocations, in cooperation with other support departments.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $81,118-$97,340. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• Leadership responsibilities in all aspects of direct report personnel to include hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and unemployment hearings according to Human Resource guidelines
• Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures for multiple labor groups as well as understands labor laws and policies; responds to level one grievance's. Participates in labor negotiations, labor disputes, and arbitration hearings
• Knowledge and understanding of state and Federal employment laws employment law including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, HIPAA, and enforce Board of Education policies and all other applicable departmental procedures and policies
• Assists in the management and implementation of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Provide regular activity and status reports to management, staff, and customers on building conditions and quality assurance results
• Develop and implement short and long term goals. Sets strategic direction of district building operations activities at assigned sites. Develops and implement plans and programs to improve building operations care of District facilities; evaluate departmental efficiency and recommend the implementation of new building operations techniques, materials, and equipment
• Serve as a liaison and point-of-contact for school leaders for facility issues and questions. Participates in the creation and supports execution of the DPS Facility Use Agreement (FUA) and Shared Campus Plan (SCP) in cooperation with DPS personnel.
• Work with vendors and evaluate new products and equipment; requisition and purchase a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment for use at multiple sites
• Collects, reviews, and processes financial information and creates necessary financial reports for area assigned. Prepares and completes an integrated budget including all funds available to each assigned site
• Instructs formalized training courses as needed by the department. Directs and trains staff in order to develop their maximum potential and effectiveness and to develop a diverse base of leadership talent for the district
• Respond to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis related to catastrophes and other emergencies which could inhibit the use of an assigned location.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in related studies preferred.
• Seven (7) or more years of related experience to include managerial experience is required without a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and meets District insurability requirements.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.