PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR 2

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision, to

Top-ranked retirement and long-term

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation time and sick time

Deferred Compensation Program

Wellness Plans

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Physical Plant Supervisor 2 to oversee maintenance repairs, oversee construction projects, and implement a preventative maintenance program at ADJC facilities. This role ensures safety, code compliance, and efficient operations across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience, can manage budgets, schedules, and staff, and will lead youth work crews while maintaining records and coordinating with vendors in

Qualifications

• Supervise building maintenance and youth work crews.
• Oversee maintenance planning and budgeting for multiple facilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and building codes.
• Coordinate with vendors and track procurement for projects.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills for complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, and heating/cooling maintenance repairs of ADJC buildings.
• Supervises, instructs, evaluates, and assigns work tasks for subordinate Building Maintenance Specialist and youth work crews.
• Maintain records of materials used and hours expended on jobs/projects.
• Works with vendors, monitors project budgets, and adheres to all established procurement protocols.
• Maintain inventory/accountability for all tools, and inspects equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Reviews maintenance inspection logs and makes decisions related to repairs and replacements.
• Inspects work areas for safety concerns/hazards, and ensures all completed projects are code compliant.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations and exercises discretion and good judgment when making recommendations that could impact the agency.
• Completes and attends all training and meeting as required/scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Tools

Google Suite

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 SUPERVISOR 2

Address: Adobe Mountain School/Facility Maintenance 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $40,496 - 62,400

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 8/30/2026

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Physical Plant Supervisor 2 will work under the direction of the Physical Plant Supervisor 3. This position will be responsible for performing maintenance repairs, overseeing new construction projects, implementing a preventative maintenance program at ADJC facilities. The position is responsible for, but not limited to, training and evaluating all subordinate staff and youth work crews; creating work schedules and assigning tasks to subordinate team members; maintaining records of materials used; tracking tools and equipment; monitoring project budgets and hours expended on jobs; ensuring completed projects meet specifications and are code compliant; responding to emergency maintenance situations; and exercising discretion and good judgment when making decisions that impact the agency.

Job Duties:

• Performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, and heating/cooling maintenance repairs of ADJC buildings
• Supervises, instructs, evaluates, and assigns work tasks for subordinate Building Maintenance Specialist and youth work crews
• Maintain records of materials used and hours expended on jobs/projects
• Works with vendors, monitors project budgets, and adheres to all established procurement protocols
• Maintain inventory/accountability for all tools, and inspects equipment to ensure proper working order
• Reviews maintenance inspection logs and makes decisions related to repairs and replacements
• Inspects work areas for safety concerns/hazards, and ensures all completed projects are code compliant
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations and exercises discretion and good judgment when making recommendations that could impact the agency
• Completes and attends all training and meeting as required/scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision
• Construction safety practices
• National and local building codes
• Cost estimating and materials ordering
• Preventative maintenance
• Building repairs
• Remodeling
• Construction techniques
• Employee mentoring
• Work scheduling
• Basic computer skills to include the Google Suite of applications

Skill in:

• Common and specialized tools used in construction
• Reading/following blueprints, sketches, and utility diagrams
• Following a Preventative Maintenance Program
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building trades
• Critical thinking/logic and reasoning
• Active listening
• Directing teams
• Making improvements/corrective actions.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Make informed decisions
• Work independently
• Adapt to a changing environment
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Multitask
• Develop standard work/procedures.
• Work in a correctional environment
• Drive on state business

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will possess four 4 or more years of professional experience providing building maintenance in a correctional environment, to include landscaping, grounds keeping, or remodeling, in a supervisory capacity. Certifications/training in carpentry, plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, or grounds keeping preferred.

Three or more years operating experience of various heavy equipment; Backhoes, Loaders, Skidsteer, Road Grader, Water Truck, Dump Truck, Man Lifts, Landscape Loader etc.

Bilingual applicants preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Pest management/Weed Control certification required.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all 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.) R2-10-207.010).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, assessments and pre- employment physical examination.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

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

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan

Employer matches contributions

Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis

Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance

Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at [e-mail] 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 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.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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