Physical Plant Supervisor, Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager 1 (Salem) For current state employees only

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a Physical Plant Supervisor to lead maintenance, repairs, and improvements of the Oregon State Penitentiary facilities in Salem. The role oversees skilled trades staff and AIC work crews to keep operations safe and compliant.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance programs, project oversight, and budget administration while supporting the institution’s rehabilitative mission through structured work opportunities and skilled development for AIC

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, utilities, equipment, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Provide management and technical oversight of skilled and semiskilled trades personnel and coordinate AIC work crews.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and effective institutional operations through preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, construction projects, personnel management, budget administration, and compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Leadership & Staff Supervision

Facilities Maintenance Management

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Work Planning & Prioritization

Emergency Response

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Communication & Collaboration

Security & Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/07/2026Application Deadline: 10/18/2026Agency: Department of CorrectionsSalary Range: $6,834 - $10,569Position Type: Employee Position

Physical Plant Supervisor, Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager 1 (Salem)

Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem), Oregon Department of Corrections

This recruitment is open to current State of Oregon employees only. Contractors are not eligible to apply.

About the Job – Your Role

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Requested Skills

• 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 be a current State of Oregon employee to apply. Contractors are not eligible for this recruitment.

Working Conditions

This position is located inside the Oregon State Penitentiary and works in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. Inherent custodial duties include the responsibility for personally handling AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband and documenting unusual incidents as they occur. The employee is subject to call back in the event of an emergency at which time he/she would be placed in any post in the institution.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti‑racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

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
• And more

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify you, you may contact the recruiter for more information.

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Why Oregon State Government?

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon 'flies with her own wings'.