About The Position

The primary purpose of the Physical Plant Supervisor is to plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Oregon State Penitentiary’s buildings, utilities, equipment, infrastructure, and grounds. This position provides management and technical oversight of skilled and semiskilled trades personnel and coordinates the assignment, training, and supervision of AIC work crews assigned to Physical Plant operations. The Physical Plant Supervisor is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and effective institutional operations through preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, construction projects, personnel management, budget administration, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position also supports the institution’s rehabilitative mission by providing structured work opportunities that develop occupational skills, reinforce positive workplace behaviors, and promote accountability among AIC workers.

Requirements

  • Must be a current State of Oregon employee to apply. Contractors are not eligible for this recruitment.
  • Five (5) years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept; OR Three (3) 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 Two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Leadership and Staff Supervision – Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of employees and AIC work crews.
  • Facilities Maintenance Management – Knowledge of building systems, mechanical systems, utilities, equipment, security systems, and grounds maintenance.
  • Preventive Maintenance Planning – Ability to develop, implement, document, and monitor preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
  • Project Management – Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee construction, renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making – Ability to evaluate maintenance and operational issues, identify appropriate solutions, and take corrective action.
  • Work Planning and Prioritization – Ability to establish work priorities, assign resources, and coordinate projects based on operational and institutional needs.
  • Emergency Response – Ability to respond effectively to equipment failures, utility disruptions, maintenance emergencies, and other urgent operational needs.
  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Communication and Collaboration – Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate work with staff, institutional departments, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Security and Accountability – Ability to incorporate institutional security requirements into maintenance operations and maintain accountability and control of AIC work crews.
  • Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
  • Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, utilities, equipment, infrastructure, and grounds.
  • Provide management and technical oversight of skilled and semiskilled trades personnel.
  • Coordinate the assignment, training, and supervision of AIC work crews.
  • Maintain safe, efficient, and effective institutional operations through preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, construction projects, personnel management, budget administration, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Support the institution’s rehabilitative mission by providing structured work opportunities that develop occupational skills, reinforce positive workplace behaviors, and promote accountability among AIC workers.
  • Respond effectively to equipment failures, utility disruptions, maintenance emergencies, and other urgent operational needs.
  • Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Incorporate institutional security requirements into maintenance operations.
  • Maintain accountability and control of AIC work crews.
  • Handle AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area.
  • Prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband.
  • Document unusual incidents as they occur.
  • Respond to call back in the event of an emergency and be placed in any post in the institution.

Benefits

  • Family health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
  • 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
  • Optional short and long-term disability
  • Term life insurance
  • Fully paid retirement program
  • Oregon Saving Growth Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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