PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Plant Supervisor I oversees general facility maintenance and construction at Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson, while planning, coordinating, and directing the work of subordinate employees and inmate crews. The role includes applying technical expertise to read blueprints, prepare material takeoffs, develop cost estimates, and write bid specifications. The supervisor helps maintain safe and efficient facilities through maintenance, construction, and responsible leadership.

The position requires working in a prison environment and performing maintenance and construction duties on facility buildings and equipment. It also involves maintaining records and documentation, using basic office equipment and computers, attending meetings and training, and driving on State business. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination. Employees must take a tuberculosis test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter. State employees must also complete E-Verify. Driving on State business requires a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, required training, and acceptable driving-record checks.

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, including blueprints, 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 schedules.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and scheduling skills for maintenance repairs.
• Skill in establishing a preventative maintenance program for a facility.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and employee relations.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and push and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or run 0.25 miles.
• Ability to demonstrate 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 every year thereafter.
• Must successfully complete E-Verify.
• If driving on State business, must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, and pass required driver’s license record checks; acceptable driving records are required. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 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

• Supervises, plans, and directs the activities of subordinates and inmate crews.
• Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and facility maintenance activities.
• Calculates cost estimates for maintenance and construction projects while working within budget constraints.
• Maintains records of equipment, tools, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Performs maintenance and construction duties on facility buildings and equipment.
• Completes required documentation using basic office equipment and a computer.
• Attends staff meetings and training as required.
• Drives on State business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 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).
• Affordable insurance options including medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Retirement program; this classification participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed