Maintenance & Operations
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Maintenance & Operations Department

Contact Information

Main Office: (951) 940-6107

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

After-Hours & Weekend Emergencies: (909) 821-8263


Departmental Mission

The Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Department is dedicated to fostering a safe, high-performing learning environment through comprehensive corrective and preventive services. Our mission is to ensure that every square inch of the District—including buildings, grounds, and infrastructure—is maintained to the highest institutional standards.

By delivering rapid-response emergency services and meticulously managing daily work orders, we empower our students and educators to remain focused on academic excellence.

District Scope & Infrastructure

Our team of 141 dedicated professionals manages an expansive portfolio across 22 school sites, the SELPA Office, and the District Office:

  • Total Serviced Area: 19,495,690 Square Feet
  • Landscaped Acreage: 435 Acres of grounds and athletic stadiums
  • Instructional Spaces: 1,017 Classrooms
  • Climate Control: 1,827 HVAC Units
  • Specialized Flooring: 927,157 Square Feet of maintained carpet
  • Fleet Management: 166 District and site-specific vehicles

Core Areas of Responsibility

Our multidisciplinary team operates across five primary pillars to maintain district integrity:

  • Facilities & Hardscape: A collaborative Maintenance Department that executes over 8,000 work orders annually, ensuring all structural and hardscape elements remain in peak condition.
  • Grounds & Athletics: Expert preservation of the District's green spaces and premier athletic fields, ensuring high-quality conditions for student-athletes.
  • Custodial Services & Sanitation: Rigorous cleaning and sanitization protocols to protect the health of our students, staff, and the broader community during public events.
  • Fleet & Equipment Services: Comprehensive maintenance and repair of 166 district vehicles, equipment, and specific site vehicle requests to ensure safe and reliable transportation.
  • Safety & Compliance: Oversight of intrusion and fire alarm systems, fire drills, annual safety inspections, and mandatory "Williams Legislation" Facilities Inspections.


Our Team

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Our TEAM

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David Henry

Director of Maintenance and Operations

Email: dhenry@valverde.edu

Ext: 10805

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Samuel Minniefield Jr.

Assistant Manager

ext. 10838

 
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Rafael Valdez

Assistant Manager

rvaldez@valverde.edu

ext. 10804

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Stephanie Madrid

Field Supervisor -Operations PM 

smadrid@valverde.edu

ext. 10803

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Moises Cordova

Field Supervisor - Operations PM

mcordova@valverde.edu

ext. 10833

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John McMahon

Field Supervisor - Grounds

jmcmahon@valverde.edu

ext. 10808


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Maribel Caparas

Secretary

mcaparas@valverde.edu

ext. 10839

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Cecilia Jones

Account Clerk - Transportation

cjones@valverde.edu

ext. 10659


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Aladrienne Sneed

Account Clerk-Accounting

asneed@valverde.edu

ext. 10834

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Julian Lozano

Clerk Typist - Work Orders & Attendance

ext. 10807

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Theresa Fontenot

Clerk Typist - School Dude Facilities Use

tfontenot@valverde.edu

ext. 10832