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The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state of Colorado and is comprised of many divisions and diverse operations with over 1000 uniformed and non-uniformed staff members.  These operations include two separate jails, security for the District and County court systems, state inmate transportation, extradition duties, fugitive and K-9 units and security at DenverHealth Medical Center.

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Detention Facility Maintenance Superintendent. This role will be overseeing the Downtown Detention Center located on 490 W Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80204 and the County Jail located on 10500 Smith Road Denver, CO and will be responsible for a facilities team of 15-20 employees who work in a variety of skilled trade specialties.

Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so applicants must be flexible and willing to work various shifts and be available on-call for afterhours for emergencies. Because this position does work in the detention facilities, the selected individual will be working around persons in custody. 

Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Directs and supervises trade supervisors and skilled trades staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of correctional facility buildings, grounds, infrastructure, equipment, and security-related systems
• Establishes performance goals, assigns work, evaluates staff performance, and provides technical guidance to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Develops and implements operational policies, procedures, and short- and long-term plans that support facility operations, safety, security, and departmental objectives
• Coordinates maintenance projects and activities with facility administration, security personnel, other departments, contractors, and outside agencies while minimizing disruptions to facility operations
• Establishes work priorities, schedules, and staffing assignments to ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair work while maintaining adequate facility coverage
• Provides guidance on complex assignments, reviews completed work for quality and accuracy and promotes safe work practices and continuous improvement
• Resolves operational issues and workplace conflicts while promoting teamwork, communication, accountability, and compliance with facility rules and procedures
• Assists with budget development and administration, prepares budget recommendations, monitors expenditures, and adjusts work plans to meet operational needs and budget constraints
• Monitors contractor activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, facility security protocols, safety standards, and performance expectations. Reviews documentation and resolves contract-related issues as needed

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 4 –5 years of experience managing and leading a corporate-scale maintenance team
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled trades
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance projects
• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience supervising skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and facilities.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
• License/Certification Requirement: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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