Manager I, Facility

DPS•Denver, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the maintenance staff at an assigned facility, such as custodial, grounds, or pool staff, to keep facility building systems—including structural, electrical, and HVAC systems—operational while considering staff and student security and safety. Facility Management Level I–V is determined by assignment type and the Facility Management Department. The role involves facility opening and oversight, maintenance and custodial work, safety and security monitoring, staff supervision, and coordination of repairs and supplies. The manager also responds to facility emergencies on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week schedule. Applications are scheduled to be received until October 28. If the position is not filled by then, applications submitted after the deadline may be considered. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. The listed compensation is $24.33; the posting refers applicants to additional information on compensation. DPS also describes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement as part of its Total Rewards offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of District-specific training required for all levels.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Automated building systems experience may be required depending on assignment.
Pool operation, maintenance, and repair experience may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Open the facility, check work orders, evaluate grounds, and consider safety guidelines and policies.
Manage and supervise custodial activities at the assigned facility according to appearance standards after use.
Manage and perform grounds maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, snow and ice removal, and athletic-field irrigation, as well as housekeeping activities such as maintaining the facility’s appearance and addressing graffiti.
Coordinate with Facility Maintenance and other District departments on major repairs that cannot be completed by assigned staff, and submit requisitions.
Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs and maintenance on building systems, furniture, and fixtures.
Troubleshoot and perform daily maintenance on facility HVAC systems, check their function and safety, and document system modifications.
Monitor building and grounds safety and security; secure doors and windows, conduct monthly fire drills, ensure fire-code compliance, and coordinate fire-department inspections.
Lead, supervise, coordinate, and train facility staff; conduct performance evaluations and make personnel recommendations to the area supervisor.
Respond to facility emergencies on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week schedule.
Schedule and delegate work to assigned staff based on maintenance schedules and work priorities.
Maintain facility tools, vacuums, and floor-maintenance equipment in working order.
Receive weekly supply orders and shipments, verify their accuracy, and distribute supplies to classrooms.
Conduct facility fire-alarm drills according to the site manager’s schedule.
Perform other duties as requested.