Physical Plant Supervisor I

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is hiring a Physical Plant Supervisor I at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Tucson. The role oversees general facility maintenance and construction, including planning, coordinating, and directing the work of subordinate staff and inmate crews. The supervisor also reads blueprints, prepares material takeoffs, develops cost estimates, and writes bid specifications to support maintenance and construction work. This position helps maintain safe, efficient facilities through preventative maintenance and responsible supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of budgetary issues, including estimating costs and ordering materials.
Basic computer skills, including Excel and MS Word for creating forms and charts and conducting research.
Knowledge of national and local building codes.
Knowledge of structural issues involving buildings and utility service systems, blueprints, and safety practices and codes.
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general building, and preventative maintenance trades.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques, including employee relations and work scheduling.
Skill in written and verbal communication, organization and scheduling of maintenance repairs, establishing a preventative maintenance program, interpersonal relationships, employee relations, and time management.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, push and pull 50 pounds, and walk or run 0.25 miles.
Ability to demonstrate the use of common and specialized tools, equipment, and materials.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
Ability to demonstrate preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction methods and practices.
Ability to work in a prison environment.
Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
Must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
If driving on State business, must hold and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training, pass required driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Personally owned vehicles used for State business must have statutorily required liability insurance.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Specialist, or two years equivalent to a Building Maintenance Technician III, or any combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and direct the activities of subordinates and inmate crews.
Establish and carry out preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance activities.
Calculate cost estimates for maintenance and construction projects while working within budget constraints.
Maintain records of equipment, tools, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Perform maintenance and construction duties on facility buildings and equipment.
Complete required documentation using basic office equipment and computers.
Attend staff meetings and training as required.
Drive on State business.
Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

Vacation and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options
Retirement program through the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
Optional deferred compensation plans
Credit union membership
Wellness program
Incentivized commuter club
Public transportation subsidy program