PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

State of Arizona; Stafford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A state corrections agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Physical Plant Supervisor I to oversee maintenance staff and inmate work crews. Responsibilities include planning maintenance schedules, ensuring code compliance, and managing construction projects. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and knowledge of building systems. An excellent benefits package is offered, along with stable employment opportunities.

Benefits

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Affordable insurance plans

Robust retirement program

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Specialist, or two (2) years equivalent to a Building Maintenance Technician III.
• Demonstrate methods and practices of preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, and directs the activities of subordinates and/or inmate crews.
• Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedules.
• Calculates cost estimates for maintenance/construction projects.

Skills

Budgetary issues

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Supervisory skills

Education

Experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Specialist

Tools

Common and specialized tools

Job description

PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

Job Location: Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford, 896 S. Cook Road, Safford, AZ 85546. Posting Details: Salary: $47,088.00, Grade: 19. Open Until Filled.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about building a sustainable and innovative future? Are you seeking a stable career with new challenges every day? If so, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) invites you to apply for the position of Physical Plant Supervisor I. As a Physical Plant Supervisor I, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving our facilities. You will be responsible for planning and directing the work of both subordinate staff and inmate crews. This includes overseeing general facility maintenance and construction projects. Your expertise will help ensure that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Duties

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of

• Budgetary issues, including estimating costs and ordering materials
• Computer and associated software to create forms, charts, and conduct research
• National and local building codes
• Structural issues regarding building and utility service systems, including blueprints, safety practices, and codes
• All trades, i.e., electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general building, and preventative maintenance
• Supervisory principles and techniques, including employee relations and work scheduling

Skill in

• Written and verbal communication
• Organization and scheduling of maintenance repairs
• Establishing a Preventive Maintenance Program for the facility
• Supervisory skills to include interpersonal skills, employee relations, and time management
• Communicate effectively with all organizational levels

Ability to

• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/Pull 50lbs
• Walk/Run 0.25 miles
• Demonstrate use of common and specialized tools, equipment, and materials
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and schematics
• Demonstrate methods and practices of preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction
• Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s)

One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Specialist, or two (2) years equivalent to a Building Maintenance Technician III, or any combination of training and experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.