SENIOR MANAGER, FACILITY OPERATIONS

** Applications will be received until January 30, 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:
Provides direct management and supervision of department staff, including area managers and personnel responsible for the care and cleaning of district buildings and assets. Ensures consistent, efficient, and compliant custodial operations across five geographical areas. Supports Senior Leadership in implementing custodial standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures. Collaborates to maintain and update custodial standards, ensures consistent hiring and corrective action processes, and plays a key role in developing the departments supervisor program and delivering professional development for custodial staff.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $93,744 - $114,819. 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:
•   Supports senior leadership in managing budgets, productivity, and operational efficiency to meet program goals
•   Analyzes operations to identify issues, recommend solutions, establish performance metrics, and track progress toward improvement targets
•   Proactively addresses obstacles to support department objectives
•   Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and processes to enhance operational effectiveness
•   Monitors and ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, safety regulations, and emergency preparedness protocols
•   Oversees the implementation of safety programs and maintains accurate operational records
•   Communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and contractors
•   Prioritizes and executes operational projects based on organizational needs
•   Performs other duties as assigned
  What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or relevant work experience minimum required.
• Five to seven (7) years of experience progressively responsible positions in public institution, plant management, facility operations, maintenance and housekeeping programs that includes personnel management
• Two years experience managing major facility management functions
• 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 mo