PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR

State of Arizona; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 47,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Physical Plant Director to oversee the management of a large facility, ensuring compliance with state regulations and effective operations. This role involves managing maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping departments while leading a team to enhance the facility's efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or organizational management, with a focus on project management and fiscal oversight. With flexible remote work options, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community safety and youth rehabilitation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in large physical plant operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping departments.
• Oversee skilled and unskilled labor, tool and key accountability.
• Design and implement systems for managing physical plant functions.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Operational procedures development

Activity coordination and prioritization

Engineering and mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or organizational management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR

Job Location:
Adobe Mountain School/Facility Operations
2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Posting Details

Salary: $47,564.00 - $67,567.00 - $87,570.00*

• SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 05/21/25

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Physical Plant Director, responsible for overseeing the physical plant of the Adobe Mountain School, a complex over 300 acres with more than 40 aging buildings. Responsibilities include capital improvement, building renewal, construction, project management, facility maintenance, custodial and groundskeeping, and representing the agency on facility-related matters. The role involves managing physical plant functions, emergency response, standard work order processes, preventative maintenance, and grounds management, ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations. The director will oversee personnel, including work assignments, evaluations, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.

This position is available for full-time remote work within Arizona, with flexible arrangements depending on department needs and performance.

Job Duties

• Manage and supervise maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping departments, including direct and indirect reports.
• Oversee skilled and unskilled labor, tool and key accountability, and ensure sound practices within a correctional environment.
• Conduct employee evaluations, hiring, training, and discipline.
• Analyze feedback for improvements and support staff training and resource access.
• Provide coaching, fidelity checks, and refresher training sessions.
• Maintain records of training activities and outcomes, and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with Youth Program Officers on case plans, ensuring they are individualized and address youth needs.
• Review case plan progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Design and implement systems for managing physical plant functions, including maintenance and grounds management.
• Schedule maintenance and grounds activities to ensure timely completion.
• Manage capital projects, prepare cost estimates, and oversee project work with architects and engineers.
• Assist in capital budget preparation and represent the agency on facility matters.
• Approve materials and equipment orders, ensuring accountability and compliance.
• Participate in meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Arizona personnel rules and practices, including performance appraisal.
• Building/construction laws, regulations, codes, and licensing requirements.
• Architectural and engineering principles, blueprints, and schematics.
• Project management for diverse workforce and skilled trades.
• Fiscal management, including budgeting, procurement, and inventory control.
• Building codes, OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and safety practices.
• Computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and internet research.

Skill In

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Engineering and mathematical calculations.
• Operational procedures development.
• Activity coordination and prioritization.
• Plant maintenance management emphasizing safety and planning.
• Inventory management of spare parts and supplies.
• Reviewing reports and modifying activities accordingly.

Ability To

• Train and motivate maintenance staff effectively.
• Analyze and improve maintenance parameters.
• Prepare reports and recommend improvements.
• Monitor plant operations to minimize downtime.
• Initiate projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform calculations and prepare technical reports.
• Work effectively in a correctional environment.
• Demonstrate tact and strong interpersonal skills.

Selective Preference(s)

• 3+ years supervisory experience in large physical plant operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or organizational management.
• Experience with work order systems and correctional facilities preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license if driving is required. Must pass background checks, drug screening, and physical exam. No felony convictions allowed. Current state employees must have acceptable performance history.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation, and wellness programs. Remote work options available.

Retirement

Participates in Arizona State Retirement System, with immediate vesting and defined benefit plan.

Contact Us

EOE/Reasonable accommodations available. Contact [phone] for accommodations.