Job Description

** Applications will be received until June 2, 2026 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:
Assists with coordination and supervision of shop personnel who perform the trade related and maintenance work and repair for District facilities.
What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $75,457-$90,548 Click herefor 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:

• Review work orders; monitor how work orders are assigned and ensure that system maintenance, repair or installation work is planned, prioritized, and scheduled in an effective manner.
• Inspect, evaluate and monitor shop resource utilization for quality, operability and maintainability of any new construction applications.
• Supervise and inspect work performed by contracted service vendors and contractors, according to DPS quality control standards and related codes.
• Monitor material and equipment jobs orders and delivery arrangements to ensure cost effective materials and methods are used; implement corrective action when necessary.
• Define specifications for contract work. Comply with District equipment and material standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with other District departments and other shops for joint work projects.
• Monitor working conditions and work-related injuries to create a safe working environment for all employees.
• Provide input into the development of annual budgets Review, evaluate and approve parts and service invoices and requisitions; follow established budgetary procedures.
• Purchase non-stock items and special equipment for work orders.
• Provide administrative support for personnel issues by providing accurate historical data and clean, concise documentation.
• Conduct building safety and preventative maintenance inspections, and report potential safety hazards in areas that might affect health and safety of DPS staff and others.
• Acquire applicable permits from the jurisdiction having authority. Review construction blueprints, work order and plans to ensure that work has been completed according to District standards and related codes.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on weekends or holidays, according to schedule.
• Coordinate District response to emergency situations involving Facility Maintenance.
• Prepare and conduct employee performance evaluation process. Provide on-the-job trade related instruction or training to shop or field personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• High school Diploma or GED. Eight (8) years journeyman or equivalent preferred in a field related for the assignment.
• Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience. Training and/or experience in cost estimating blueprint reading, specifications, business, public and customer relations, supervision and personnel management.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), CMMS and EMPAC.
• Must hold and maintain applicable Licensure and/or certification as required by the nature of the work being performed. Must meet the District's insurability requirements. Valid Colorado Driver’s License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
• 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
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.