Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor

State of Washington•Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual as a Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP). This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The Washington State Penitentiary operates 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Washington State Penitentiary houses approximately 2,000 incarcerated individuals and employs approximately 1,100 staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two (2) or more years of experience employed of journey level work in multiple construction or maintenance trades.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years experience of journey level work in multiple construction or maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this is a "working Supervisor" position which provides leadership, supervision, and direction for inmate workers and journey-level staff performing skilled work in multiple trades; the motor pool manages the facility fleet of vehicles and equipment. The farm manages crop production and vegetation management, the grounds team manages facility grounds upkeep, and the preventative maintenance team located in the spud shed manages facility level construction projects.
Supervision of equipment mechanics and allied personnel in the proper inspection, repair and maintenance of medium-duty vehicles or commercial/industrial equipment.
Supervision of maintenance mechanic 4 positions, expert level of the series. Maintenance mechanic 4 positions are responsible for shop administration and supervising maintenance personnel, equipment mechanics or others performing skilled maintenance, repair and modification of plant machinery and mechanical equipment involved with buildings, special apparatus, utilities and facilities.
Supervise assigned personnel in the landscaping and maintenance program for institution grounds, maintenance mechanic 3 positions may plan and manage gardening, greenhouse and grounds maintenance on campus, supervising 15 or more incarcerated individuals.
Acts as the primary point of contact for all maintenance and repair of kitchen, laundry, mechanical locking devices, other equipment and systems to support living conditions, the mission of the maintenance department, Lockout Tagout compliance, work within a defined budget, and ensure work is performed in a workmanlike manner to meet code compliance and safety standards.
Ensure that supervised staff maintain and document training hours and continuing education as necessary to maintain any required certifications.
Supports DOC's mission to improve public safety. Maintenance staff plays a vital role by participating in the facilities and ground maintenance programs. This vital role ensures operational systems, safe buildings, and safe grounds.
Supervise Outside engineer staff, Motor pool, Farm, and Grounds and Nursery staff and inmates in the Assigned tasks and Preventative maintenance associated with those areas in a workman-like manner.
Tasks include: Maintain buildings outside the secure perimeter. Installation, maintenance, replacement, repair, demolition, construction, and fabrication of facility building mechanical equipment, machinery, roads, walking surfaces and utilities. Supervision of an inmate crew engaged in maintenance/repair of buildings and hard surfaces. Set expectations and conducts timely evaluations for the supervisors in your chain of command. Building structures, placing concrete and gravel. Participate, supervise, and observe your area staff and offenders engaged in maintenance, repair of items in their area of control. Inspect facility mechanical systems and related equipment to determine the need for repair, maintenance or replacement. Review project plans and blue prints. Documentation of offender training. Use of tools, ladders, scaffolding and operation of heavy equipment.
Provide first level supervision and leadership to the Equipment tech Supervisor, Farm shop MM4, Grounds and Nursery MM3’s and the outside Construction MM4.
Tasks include: Set expectations and conduct timely evaluations for the Farm Shop Supervisor, Motorpool supervisor and Grounds MM3’s. Prioritize and coordinate facility maintenance, upgrades, and repairs outside the secure perimeter. Ensure work is being completed according to specifications and in a safe manner according to DOC policies, budget, and procedures. Effectively address employee performance, misconduct issues, and take appropriate actions. Act as the primary point of contact for matters outside building maintenance and road surface systems at WSP.
Plans, coordinates and organizes maintenance and construction projects.
Tasks include: Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections for assigned tasks. Communication with vendors and contractors related to facility projects. Schedule work to be completed based upon its assigned priority. Ensure that all safety and security procedures are followed. Attend meetings related to outside perimeter projects. Schedule the movement and use of equipment to and from project locations. Transport materials to project locations. Participate in the duty engineer rotation for the Engineers department on a rotational schedule. Worksite inspections.
Prepare reports, schedule maintenance, assists in developing projects including material estimates, scopes of work, equipment, and manpower needs.
Tasks include: Monitor inventories for Outside construction shop and order sufficient required materials to accomplish maintenance needs and assigned tasks. Monitor ordering for the Farm, Grounds and Nursery, and motor pool. Document work performed including necessary records of work crew hours, performance, and training.
Other duties as directed by the Facility Manager or Plant Manager 3.
Tasks include: Miscellaneous assignments, special projects, trainings, pickup/delivery or transportation of materials, temporary fill-in for another shop, and response to emergency call-ins.