Plant Manager 3

State of Washington • Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a permanent Plant Manager 3 at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the position assists with planning and managing a varied maintenance department composed of journeyman-level staff and incarcerated-person work crews. It oversees physical work, records, materials ordering, job planning, safety, policy compliance, and facility priorities, while helping shop supervisors schedule and complete work in a timely manner.

The role supports the Department of Corrections’ public-safety mission by helping keep critical equipment, systems, and processes functioning so the institution can maintain proper control of its population. The position is responsible for projects, construction requests, the institutional garden, and management of the Lock Out/Tag Out, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety programs. It also assumes the Facility Manager’s duties and responsibilities during their absence.

This is an onsite position and is not allocated for telework. Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. A background check will be conducted before hire, and a pre-employment drug test may be administered. The successful candidate may need to provide proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days of hire.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of supervisory experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a physical plant in a large industrial or public establishment, which may include a high-pressure heating or power plant.

Responsibilities

• Confer with and direct shop supervisors regarding assigned work orders and maintenance tasks.
• Plan tasks, set priorities, arrange materials, perform quality control, maintain work timelines, coordinate with other departments and stakeholders, and document completed work.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and the Engineering Department chain of command on sensitive and time-driven projects.
• Work with other departments to determine operational needs and assess how those needs affect Plant Maintenance resources and the budget.
• Conduct meetings to develop solutions for agreed-upon maintenance tasks.
• Address compliance issues and work with program managers and authorities having jurisdiction, including applicable local jurisdictions.
• Handle staff matters including performance evaluations, timekeeping, training, safety, and specialty licensing.
• Assume the Facility Manager’s duties and responsibilities in their absence.
• Manage projects, construction requests, and the institutional garden.
• Manage the Lock Out/Tag Out, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety programs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or arising from assigned work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Remote, telework, or flexible schedules may be available depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED