Facilities Operations Supervisor

State of Indiana•New Castle, IN

6d•$47,320•Onsite

About The Position

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About New Castle Correctional Facility: New Castle Correctional Facility is a multi‑level security facility in in New Castle, Indiana, with a capacity of 3,200 incarcerated adult males. It is the first DOC‑owned, privately managed correctional facility in Indiana and has been operated by The GEO Group since 2005. The facility houses incarcerated individuals across security levels 1-4, including those with special needs and maximum‑security classifications. Incarcerated individuals have access to medical care, educational services, therapeutic programming, and vocational training. Staff support a rehabilitative approach that promotes accountability and growth. Partnerships help ensure individuals receive services tailored to their needs. To learn more about New Castle Correctional Facility, click here. Role Overview: As a Facilities Operations Supervisor at the New Castle Correctional Facility (NCF), you’ll lead and support daily repair and preventive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds. This is a working supervisor role, meaning you actively participate in maintenance tasks while guiding the team through safe, timely, and professional operations. Strong experience in HVAC or general maintenance, along with proven supervisory or leadership capability, is essential for success in this role. NCF also operates an on‑site steam plant/boiler system. While deep expertise is not required at hire, you’ll learn and support these operations as part of your development, gaining exposure to specialized systems unique to the facility. This Monday-Friday position offers steady day shift hours from 7am to 3pm, along with participation in a rotating on‑call schedule shared among supervisors. You’ll oversee maintenance technicians and help direct incarcerated individuals on assigned tasks as needed, ensuring safety, compliance, and high‑quality work. We offer structured training and a clear path for advancement into broader leadership roles within the statewide maintenance progression: Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Supervisor → Physical Plant Director. Competitive benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and ongoing professional development make this a strong long‑term leadership opportunity.

Requirements

Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Advanced knowledge of variety of trades related to installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and other related systems in all facility locations.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Advanced knowledge of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules governing repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.
Working knowledge of and ability to plan, understand, and interpret detailed plans, specifications, and blueprints.
Ability to make long-range plans, schedule preventative maintenance and seasonal maintenance, as well as prioritize routine and emergency repairs.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in steam plant/boiler system operations is not required at hire, but will be learned and supported as part of development.

Responsibilities

Plan the work schedules based on priorities and deadlines for providing facility and maintenance services.
Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
Develop and recommend work rules and quality control processes impacting operations.
Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety-related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Investigate accidents.
Prepare and maintain work reports such as work logs, timesheets, accident reports, etc.
Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, paint, carpet, appliances, mechanical, and other related systems in all facility locations.
Inspect, operate, and maintain the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all facility locations.
Provide equipment, procedural, and systems training to new and existing employees to perform the requisite job skills.
Conducting regular onsite facility and grounds maintenance safety training.
Administering the budget line items for maintenance and repair.
Maintain sufficient inventories of tools, parts, and supplies to properly service the facility and grounds.
Order, prepare specifications, and purchase supplies, equipment, and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.
Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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