Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent - Denver Sheriff Department
About The Position
The Denver Sheriff Department is hiring a Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent to oversee facilities maintenance at the Downtown Detention Center and the County Jail in Denver, Colorado. The position supervises a facilities team of 15–20 employees working in a variety of skilled trade specialties. The facilities operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the role requires flexibility to work various shifts and availability for after-hours emergency on-call duties. The selected employee will work in detention facilities around persons in custody. Applicants must pass a background investigation covering employment and criminal history. The position directs maintenance and repair operations for correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security-related systems. It oversees staff and contractors, coordinates maintenance work with facility and external partners, and supports facility operations, safety, security, and departmental objectives. The role also contributes to budget development and administration. The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate, and four years of experience supervising skilled trades work in building and facility maintenance, repair, and construction. A combination of appropriate education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. A valid driver's license is required at the time of application.
Requirements
- High school graduation or possession of 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.
- Pass a background investigation encompassing employment and criminal history.
- A combination of appropriate education and experience may substitute for the minimum education and experience requirements.
- Flexibility to work various shifts and availability for after-hours emergency on-call duties.
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise trade supervisors and skilled trades staff responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security-related systems.
- 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 repairs 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 operational needs and budget constraints.
- Monitor contractors for compliance with contract requirements, facility security protocols, safety standards, and performance expectations; review documentation and address contract-related issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
