Manager, Facilities Area

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Ensures efficient building operations and management of approximately 30 Denver Public Schools locations 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. The role sets strategic direction for building operations at assigned sites and works with school leaders, vendors, and DPS personnel to address facility needs and improve operations. The position provides leadership across personnel management, labor relations, quality assurance, budgets, training, and emergency response. It also supports the creation and execution of Facility Use Agreements and Shared Campus Plans. The manager may be called upon 24/7 to respond to catastrophes and other emergencies that could affect the use of an assigned location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Seven or more years of related experience, including managerial experience, required without a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in a customer-service-oriented environment and compliance with business operations and human resource policies, procedures, and practices.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to meet District insurability requirements.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to dismantling systems of oppression and inequity; belief in and support for all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead direct-report personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective actions, investigations, terminations, and unemployment hearings, in accordance with Human Resource guidelines.
Understand and enforce labor agreements and departmental procedures for multiple labor groups, as well as applicable labor laws and policies; respond to level-one grievances.
Participate in labor negotiations, labor disputes, and arbitration hearings.
Apply employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, and HIPAA, and enforce Board of Education policies and applicable departmental procedures and policies.
Assist with managing and implementing quality assurance and quality control practices, standards, methodologies, and metrics.
Provide regular activity and status reports to management, staff, and customers regarding building conditions and quality assurance results.
Develop and implement short- and long-term goals and set strategic direction for district building operations at assigned sites.
Develop and implement plans and programs to improve building operations and care of district facilities; evaluate departmental efficiency and recommend new techniques, materials, and equipment.
Serve as a liaison and point of contact for school leaders on facility issues and questions.
Participate in creating and support execution of the DPS Facility Use Agreement and Shared Campus Plan in cooperation with DPS personnel.
Work with vendors and evaluate new products and equipment; requisition and purchase chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment for multiple sites.
Collect, review, and process financial information and prepare required financial reports for the assigned area.
Prepare and complete an integrated budget, including all funds available to each assigned site.
Instruct formalized training courses as needed by the department.
Direct and train staff to develop their potential and effectiveness and build a diverse base of district leadership talent.
Respond on a 24/7 call basis to catastrophes and other emergencies that could inhibit use of an assigned location.
Perform other related duties and special projects as required or requested.