SUPERVISOR, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Shop Supervisor to coordinate and supervise shop personnel responsible for trade-related and maintenance work across district facilities.

You will review work orders, manage budgets and safety, supervise contractors, ensure cost-effective materials, and provide training and administrative support. The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years supervisory experience, and a Colorado driver’s license; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 8 years journeyman or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience with strong communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS and EMPAC; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Colorado Driver’s License and insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and ensure maintenance work is planned, prioritized and scheduled.
• Inspect resources and monitor quality, operability and maintainability.
• Supervise and inspect contractors according to DPS standards and codes.
• Monitor materials and equipment orders to ensure cost effectiveness and timeliness.
• Define contract specifications and coordinate with other departments and shops.
• Ensure safe working conditions and report hazards; participate in budget processes.
• Provide administrative support and training to shop personnel; respond to emergencies 24/7.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Cost estimating

Blueprint reading

Public relations

Customer relations

Personnel management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Colorado Driver’s License

Tools

CMMS

EMPAC

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until October 30, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Assists with coordination and supervision of shop personnel who perform the trade related and maintenance work and repair for District facilities.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.


• Salary Range: $76,211-$91,454. 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

• Review work orders; monitor how work orders are assigned and ensure that system maintenance, repair or installation work is planned, prioritized, and scheduled in an effective manner.


• Inspect, evaluate and monitor shop resource utilization for quality, operability and maintainability of any new construction applications.


• Supervise and inspect work performed by contracted service vendors and contractors, according to DPS quality control standards and related codes.


• Monitor material and equipment jobs orders and delivery arrangements to ensure cost effective materials and methods are used; implement corrective action when necessary.


• Define specifications for contract work. Comply with District equipment and material standards.


• Communicate and coordinate with other District departments and other shops for joint work projects.


• Monitor working conditions and work-related injuries to create a safe working environment for all employees.


• Provide input into the development of annual budgets Review, evaluate and approve parts and service invoices and requisitions; follow established budgetary procedures.


• Purchase non-stock items and special equipment for work orders.


• Provide administrative support for personnel issues by providing accurate historical data and clean, concise documentation.


• Conduct building safety and preventative maintenance inspections, and report potential safety hazards in areas that might affect health and safety of DPS staff and others.


• Acquire applicable permits from the jurisdiction having authority. Review construction blueprints, work order and plans to ensure that work has been completed according to District standards and related codes.


• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on weekends or holidays, according to schedule.


• Coordinate District response to emergency situations involving Facility Maintenance.


• Prepare and conduct employee performance evaluation process. Provide on-the-job trade related instruction or training to shop or field personnel.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High school Diploma or GED. Eight (8) years journeyman or equivalent preferred in a field related for the assignment.


• Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience. Training and/or experience in cost estimating blueprint reading, specifications, business, public and customer relations, supervision and personnel management Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.


• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), CMMS and EMPAC. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.


• Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Must hold and maintain applicable Licensure and/or certification as required by the nature of the work being performed. Must meet the District's insurability requirements. Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.


• 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

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.