Area Supervisor Operations (Facilities) Colorado Springs District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Supervisor role is a senior-level professional responsible for complex, non-routine work requiring advanced knowledge, independent judgment, and leadership. This position serves as a subject-matter resource, leads initiatives, and provides guidance to staff and leadership while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards. The Area Supervisor provides leadership and oversight of assigned operational functions. The role supervises personnel, plans and directs day-to-day activities, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include assigning staff, managing work requests, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, conducting inspections or quality reviews, and implementing preventative and continuous improvement practices. The Area Supervisor (Operations) position specifically supports operational continuity, responds to emergent needs, and collaborates with stakeholders to minimize disruptions to services. This position also supports employee training, performance management, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure effective and consistent operations across assigned areas. This position provides oversight of assigned facilities maintenance and operational functions, supervising personnel and planning, directing, and evaluating work to ensure activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with District standards. The role coordinates daily operations by assigning crews, managing work orders, and collaborating with in-house trades, contractors, and site leaders to minimize operational disruptions. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and improvement activities, conducting inspections, implementing preventative maintenance practices, supporting snow removal and emergency response, and operating specialized equipment as required. The Area Supervisor (Operations) also supports employee training, performance management, and cross-department coordination to maintain safe, reliable, and well-maintained facilities that support students, staff, and the broader community. Leaders at Colorado Springs School District 11 are collaborative, student-centered professionals who inspire excellence through vision, accountability, and care. They embody the district’s core values of: providing high quality instruction, enhancing classroom focused resources, expanding our diverse school portfolio, promoting excellence through experience, and building connected communities. All leaders are expected to: Cultivate safe, inclusive, and equitable environments where all students and staff feel valued. Lead or support the design and implementation of programs aligned to district and board goals. Use data and evidence to inform continuous improvement and operational effectiveness. Manage personnel, budgets, and resources with efficiency, transparency, and integrity. Build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations that strengthen outcomes. Model professionalism, ethical leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education, business, public administration or a related field or minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience, or five (5) or more years of supervisory or leadership responsibility.
• CDL, Class A
• Knowledge of operational service delivery principles, including preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, employee performance management, and team leadership practices.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and risk mitigation practices.
• Knowledge of work order systems, project coordination processes, and workflow management methods.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials commonly used in operational or maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of budgeting fundamentals, resource allocation, and cost control practices.
• Knowledge of contract coordination and vendor oversight processes.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to operations and employee safety.
• Skills in planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects and competing demands.
• Skills in supervising, coaching, and motivating diverse teams.
• Skills in coordinating cross-functional work and communicating effectively across departments.
• Skills in interpreting policies, procedures, technical documents, and specifications.
• Skills in inspecting work for quality, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Skills in problem-solving and making sound operational decisions under time constraints.
• Skills in conflict resolution and addressing employee performance concerns constructively.
• Skills in using technology systems, including work order management software and standard office applications.
• Skills in verbal and written communication with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple crews or work groups simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to assess operational priorities and adjust schedules to meet changing needs.
• Ability to identify safety risks and implement corrective action.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies or time-sensitive operational situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to perform field-based duties, including use of tools, equipment, and vehicles as required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification or licensure
• Experience in K–12 education or government operations
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects, initiatives, and cross-functional workstreams, including planning scope, establishing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful implementation aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource by interpreting policies, procedures, and operational practices; providing guidance to leadership and staff; and ensuring consistent application of standards across teams or departments.
• Resolve non-routine, sensitive, and high-impact issues, conducting root-cause analysis, evaluating risks, exercising sound judgment, and recommending actionable solutions to leadership.
• Develop, refine, and document operational processes and workflows to improve efficiency, standardization, compliance, and service delivery outcomes.
• Analyze operational and performance data, prepare reports and summaries, and provide evidence-based insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Provide training, coaching, and quality assurance oversight to lower-level staff, including reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, delivering feedback, and supporting skill development.
• Support internal and external audits, program reviews, and compliance assessments, including gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, identifying corrective actions, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate daily operations by assigning crews, managing work orders, and collaborating with in-house trades, contractors, and site leaders to minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee maintenance and improvement activities, conduct inspections, implement preventative maintenance practices, support snow removal and emergency response, and operate specialized equipment as required.
• Support employee training, performance management, and cross-department coordination to maintain safe, reliable, and well-maintained facilities that support students, staff, and the broader community.

Benefits

• 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior