Field Coordinator

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

The Custodial Services department is comprised of over 500 highly dedicated employees working at over 150 district facilities. We are responsible for providing a safe, healthy and clean learning environment for the students, staff, and communities of Jeffco. In addition to cleaning tasks, Custodial Services employees support many other activities such as athletics, after school activities, community building use, lawn maintenance, snow removal, and much more.

We take great pride in the high quality services that we provide for all Jeffco facilities and the ability to employ full time, part time, and career minded individuals.

Join our diverse and highly motivated team and help up provide clean, safe, and well maintained environments that support all educational activities.

Four (4) available positions may be filled from job # 30789.

Field Coordinator
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: Year Round
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 229 days , G02, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $73,518.00 - $88,057.50 Effective as of: 06-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY: Assist Principals and Facilities Mangers to ensure District and department standards of cleanliness, grounds upkeep, custodial training, and selection of custodial personnel are maintained. As a team, share supervisory responsibility for approximately 500 Facility Managers, Head Custodians, and Custodians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Evaluate and assist Facility Managers in establishing and meeting cleanliness, maintenance, grounds, security, and cleaning standards.

Perform administrative functions related to personnel matters, such as department and District policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in corrective action for facility managers, head custodians, and custodians in compliance with the district policy and the JESPA collective bargaining agreement.

Assume Custodial Services Supervisor duties as determined by the department Director.

Inspect facilities regularly to ensure department cleaning and administrative procedures are being followed.

Complete all employee selection and onboarding functions. Hiring manager responsibilities include determining applicant eligibility, conducting interviews, notifying ineligible applicants, and selecting candidates.

Hire, train, schedule, and orientate substitute custodians. Monitor their work performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.

Identify, recommend, and assist with training all custodial personnel, including conducting on-site training on management practices and cleaning techniques. This will include assisting in the implementation of deferred area cleaning schedules.

Assist Principals, Facility Managers, and Head Custodians in understanding and complying with JESPA Agreement and District policies.

Establish operating procedures to conform to district standards.

Coordinate and supervise building moves within the District to support various projects.

Act as liaison on procedures, policies, and implementation of training programs in the custodial field.

Respond to emergencies when required.

Evaluate and recommend the purchase of new cleaning products and equipment.

Collaborate with fellow Field Coordinators, assume their duties and shift in their absence.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Requires 1 years of experience as a building engineer, area lead, building operations supervisor, maintenance manager, or property manager for a commercial facility. Experience in an educational or multi-site campus-style environment preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Bachelor degree required. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must successfully complete internal Minor Maintenance training, First Line Supervisory course, and asbestos training (16 hours) within 6 months after hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of various cleaning methods, products, and equipment. Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to custodial work. Knowledge of supervisory practices, including staff management and training. Familiarity with inventory control practices for cleaning supplies and equipment. Basic knowledge of building maintenance procedures and how they integrate with custodial services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interactions. Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and priorities. Strong customer service skills to resolve issues. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and foster a collaborative work environment. Ability to handle conflicts and disputes effectively and professionally. Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.

SPAN OF CONTROL: As a team, share supervising up to 500 Facility Managers, Head Custodians and Custodians in the Custodial Services Department. Field Coordinator is responsible for directing work, hiring, evaluations, training, and administering discipline of Facility Managers, Head Custodians and Custodians in the Custodial Services Department. Spends 51%-75% of time conducting supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Acts as a technical resource to custodial staff by providing training in materials, equipment, personnel issues, contract interpretation, and facility maintenance.

The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to focus on objects at varying distances and distinguish between colors (with corrective lenses). Perform tasks that require manual dexterity, including operation of computers & small office equipment. Basic mobility and the ability to navigate spaces safely, climb ladders or stairs, and bend and crouch to
inspect areas. Ability to speak clearly, listen attentively (with assistance devices), and convey information accurately. May be required to give presentations to groups. May need to demonstrate tasks typically performed by custodial staff (requiring bending/stooping, ability to climb ladders).

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to analyze situations, identify potential risks, and devise effective solutions. Ability to remain flexible, adjusting plans as necessary to accommodate changing requirements or circumstances. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams. Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will be primarily performed both in offices and frequent site visits to both elementary and secondary school sites. Typical elementary school building may also contain libraries, computer labs, and kitchens. Typical secondary school campus may also contain libraries, science labs, computer labs, kitchens,
auditoriums, gymnasiums & athletic fields, and possibly specialized shops. Will have access to rooms not accessible to general staff: mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, etc. May be exposed to outside elements during travel between campuses and offices. May be exposed to cleaning agents and chemicals, requiring adherence to safety protocols

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.