Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent - Denver Sheriff Department

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking a Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the Downtown Detention Center and the County Jail in Denver. The superintendent leads a facilities team of 15–20 employees across a variety of skilled trades and oversees maintenance, repair, and improvement of correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security-related systems. The facilities operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the role requires flexibility to work various shifts and be available on-call after hours for emergencies. The superintendent works in detention facilities around persons in custody and must pass a background investigation covering employment and criminal history. The job requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application, which must remain current as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate.
• Four years of experience supervising skilled-trades work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings and facilities.
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current during employment.
• Successful completion of a background investigation encompassing employment and criminal history.
• Ability to work various shifts and be available on-call after hours for emergencies.
• A combination of appropriate education and experience may substitute for the minimum education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Four to five years of experience managing and leading a corporate-scale maintenance team.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled trades.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance projects.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise trade supervisors and skilled-trades staff responsible for facility maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Establish performance goals, assign work, evaluate staff performance, and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and short- and long-term plans supporting facility operations, safety, security, and departmental objectives.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and activities with facility administration, security personnel, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies while minimizing disruption to facility operations.
• Set work priorities, schedules, and staffing assignments to complete maintenance and repair work on time while maintaining adequate facility coverage.
• Guide staff on complex assignments, review completed work for quality and accuracy, and promote safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Resolve operational issues and workplace conflicts while promoting teamwork, communication, accountability, and compliance with facility rules and procedures.
• Assist with budget development and administration, prepare budget recommendations, monitor expenditures, and adjust work plans to address operational needs and budget constraints.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with contract requirements, facility security protocols, safety standards, and performance expectations; review documentation and resolve contract-related issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED