MANAGER, FACILITIES AREA

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Operations leader to manage building operations for about 30 locations. The role oversees HR processes, labor relations, compliance with federal and state laws, and performance of quality assurance activities.

You will coordinate budgets, vendor relations, training, and emergency response, driving strategic facility plans and ensuring district goals align with equity and student success.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of related experience to include managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct report personnel including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and unemployment hearings according to HR guidelines.
• Enforce labor agreements and department procedures; respond to level one grievances; participate in labor negotiations and arbitration hearings.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, HIPAA) and Board policies.
• Assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices; provide status reports on building conditions and QA results.
• Develop and implement short and long term goals; set strategic direction for district building operations; plan improvements in facilities.
• Serve as liaison for school leaders on facility issues; support DPS Facility Use Agreement and Shared Campus Plan.
• Work with vendors to evaluate and procure products and equipment; manage budget and financial reports.
• Instruct training courses; develop staff leadership potential; respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required.

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.
• $81,929-$98,314 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 result
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience performing in a customer service oriented environment, in compliance with business operations and human resource policies regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
• 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.

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re‑focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.