Physical Plant Manager, Construction and Facility Maintenance Manager 2 (Salem)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Plant Manager is responsible for coordinating, instructing, and directing unskilled and semi-skilled Adults in Custody (AICs) in the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and equipment necessary for the operation of a correctional institution. This position supervises a diverse team, including 22 employees and 20–50 AICs engaged in maintenance, repairs, minor construction, and the operation of buildings, utilities, vehicles, equipment, security systems, and grounds. The manager establishes, implements, and documents preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper upkeep and extended service life of facility components, while also executing routine maintenance to minimize equipment failures. Responsibilities include preparing for and responding to emergencies, prioritizing work to ensure critical systems such as electrical, mechanical, security, and plumbing are maintained, and making frequent inspections to evaluate the quality of work performed by staff, AICs, and contractors. The role also includes full supervisory duties such as assessing training needs, managing performance evaluations, salary adjustments, discipline, and promotional actions, as well as coordinating with the Facilities Division on maintenance issues and capital improvement projects. In addition, the manager maintains custody and control of AICs assigned to the Physical Plant in accordance with institutional policies and evaluates their training needs based on assigned work crews.

Requirements

Six (6) years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept; OR Four (4) years of experience related to the class concept AND completion of an accredited vocational-training or construction-training program related to the class concept; OR Three (3) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Provides leadership and staff supervision in a high-demand environment by directing work, assigning responsibilities, and overseeing a large workforce to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Manages both employees and incarcerated work crews (AICs) by ensuring tasks are completed safely, securely, and in compliance with institutional policies.
Plans and executes preventive maintenance programs for complex facility systems to reduce equipment failure, extend asset life, and ensure continuous operations.
Applies knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, security, and utilities, to support effective maintenance and repairs.
Oversees daily facilities operations in a large institutional setting to ensure buildings, grounds, and infrastructure are properly maintained and functional.
Prepares for and responds to emergencies by coordinating staff and resources to maintain safety, security, and operational continuity.
Prioritizes maintenance and operational needs in a fast-paced environment to ensure critical systems are addressed first and risks are minimized.
Conducts inspections and provides quality control over work performed by staff, AICs, and contractors to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
Communicates and coordinates effectively with internal departments, administration, and external agencies to ensure smooth and timely operations.

Nice To Haves

Manages budgets and maintains fiscal accountability by monitoring expenditures and preparing long-term budget requests aligned with operational needs.
Develops and enforces policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with institutional rules, regulations, and applicable laws.
Identifies training needs, evaluates performance, and supports workforce development through coaching, discipline, and promotional processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, instructing, and directing unskilled and semi-skilled Adults in Custody (AICs) in the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and equipment.
Supervising a diverse team, including 22 employees and 20–50 AICs engaged in maintenance, repairs, minor construction, and the operation of buildings, utilities, vehicles, equipment, security systems, and grounds.
Establishing, implementing, and documenting preventive maintenance schedules.
Executing routine maintenance to minimize equipment failures.
Preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Prioritizing work to ensure critical systems such as electrical, mechanical, security, and plumbing are maintained.
Making frequent inspections to evaluate the quality of work performed by staff, AICs, and contractors.
Assessing training needs, managing performance evaluations, salary adjustments, discipline, and promotional actions.
Coordinating with the Facilities Division on maintenance issues and capital improvement projects.
Maintaining custody and control of AICs assigned to the Physical Plant in accordance with institutional policies.
Evaluating AICs' training needs based on assigned work crews.