Facilities Operations Supervisor

JOB LOCATION

13636 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1330

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The hiring rate for this role is $77,791- $ 97,239 annually.

Salary to be commensurate with experience. 

The deadline to submit applications is August 5, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

Position overview

The Facilities Operations Supervisor oversees a team of skilled technicians and directs daily maintenance operations to ensure City of Aurora facilities remain safe, reliable, and well maintained. The role provides technical guidance, assigns and prioritizes work, and supports preventive maintenance and facility improvement initiatives. It serves as a key liaison for internal departments, contractors, and regulatory partners to ensure timely, high‑quality service delivery. Through strong leadership and operational oversight, the Facilities Operations Supervisor safeguards City assets and supports an efficient, customer‑focused Facilities Operations division. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, schedule, and evaluate a team of skilled technicians in the performance of their daily duties

• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support staff development

• Prioritize and assign work orders, projects, and emergency responses
• Oversee daily maintenance and repair activities for City facilities
• Ensure completion of preventive maintenance programs and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot complex building system issues and provide technical guidance to staff
• Coordinate contractor work, ensuring quality control and adherence to specifications
• Assist in planning and executing small to medium-scale facility improvement projects
• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates; provide input on scope, materials, and scheduling
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, asset data, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Support budget development by providing input on equipment, and material needs
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and City policies
• Prepare reports, documentation, and recommendations for management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facilities technician maintenance requests from City departments
• Preforms additional duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 Education:  

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in property or facilities maintenance
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in municipal, institutional, or commercial facilities

Knowledge:

• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Basic operation of building systems
• Safety practices and regulations

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
• Skill in the use of Windows-based software such as Word, Excel, etc

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Plan and schedule work unit operations
• Solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to emergencies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and specifications

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Colorado Driver's License

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: 

• Moderate physical work lifting and/or moving 50 pounds (with or without assistance) at a time.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Considerable walking and standing and sitting.
• May perform activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling.
• Considerable eye, hand, and foot coordination is required to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles to drive between facilities.
• Clear vision to read manuals, reports, and various written materials.
• Speech and hearing to communicate technical information and instructions and provide/receive citizen and employee information

Work Environment: 

• Works both in and outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise and fumes associated with equipment repair

Equipment Used:

• Standard business and professional equipment and tools including personal computers and related software.
• City vehicle
• Field tablet for work order tracking system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.