The posting
Job Description
** Applications will be received until [specific date]. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Responsible for the day to day stability of a specific unit within the department. Directs and monitors the work effort of others to ensure the team operates smoothly and efficiently.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- $65,948 - $79,138. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinates and organizes activities related to the cleaning, grounds care, and minor maintenance of one or more assigned facilities larger than approximately 175 thousand square feet. Confers with school personnel, including Principal, regarding issues or activities. Assures proper methods are followed and quality and quantity standards are maintained.
- Responds to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis. All facility operations department team members are considered essential personnel per the district’s definition of report status to district-wide closures and other events.
- Inspects assigned facility for proper utilization of staff’s time and district materials and equipment. Responsible for daily housekeeping and preventive maintenance activities to ensure compliance with sanitary and hygiene standards.
- Manages budget for assigned facility. Ensures effective fiscal management and oversight of the operations, supply, and over-time budget accounts.
- Responds to Level One grievances for one labor organization. Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures and rules as well as understand labor laws and policies
- Responsible for issuance of disciplinary actions as needed for assigned personnel at one facility
- Maintains the building and equipment, including minor maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, electrical devices, furniture, mechanical devices and building fixtures. Work in conjunction with Facility Maintenance on major and emergency repairs. Develop and implements plans and programs to improve facility efficiency.
- Ensures physical safety and security of assigned facility and occupants; including adherence to proper maintenance of fire/security alarms, and emergency lighting. Assist facility administration in coordination of security procedures such as fire and lock-down drills/procedures. Responsible for safety instruction and supervision of assigned personnel
- Assists in managing a workforce career development and effective training program to include promotion, progression and hiring plans and activities. Train, assign, supervise and evaluates the work of assigned personnel•
- Provides regular activity and status reports to management and staff on building conditions and inspection results.
- Recommends purchase of materials and equipment; may meet with vendors and evaluate new products; may requisition a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Screens new employees for hire, conduct interviews, and make recommendations for employment. Submits required documentation to Human Resources to begin the process of on-boarding employee
- Assists in the development, implementation, control, and distribution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Ensures suppliers and vendors meet established quality requirements.
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Three or more years of related experience to include supervisory experience
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
