PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

Arizona Department of Administration; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Parental leave

Insurance plan

Strong retirement program

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a Physical Plant Supervisor I at ASPC Safford to oversee facility maintenance and inmate crews. You will read blueprints, estimate material needs, prepare cost quotes, and write bid specs while managing preventative maintenance schedules.

The role requires coordinating with trades across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems, ensuring safety and cost efficiency in a correctional facility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance staff and inmate crews.
• Ability to read blueprints and develop cost estimates.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, and directs activities of subordinates and inmate crews.
• Reads blueprints, performs material take-offs, cost estimates, and written bid specifications.
• Calculates cost estimates for maintenance/construction projects within budget.
• Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedules on equipment and facilities.
• Maintains records on equipment, repairs, and maintenance.
• Completes related documentation and drives on State business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Blueprint reading

Preventative maintenance

Cost estimation

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

ARIOZNA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,

REHABILIATION & RENENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

Job Location:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Safford
896 S. Cook Rd.
Safford, AZ 85546
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $52,320.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 9/18/2026

Are you ready to build a better future through sustainability, innovation, and public service? If you’re seeking a meaningful challenge with a stable career, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) invites you to apply for the Physical Plant Supervisor I position.

In this role, you’ll oversee general facility maintenance and construction while planning, coordinating, and directing the work of inmate crews. You’ll also apply your technical expertise by reading blueprints, preparing material takeoffs, developing cost estimates, and writing bid specifications. Join ADCRR and help maintain safe, efficient facilities while making a lasting impact through essential work and responsible leadership.

Job Duties:

• Supervises, plans, and directs the activities of subordinates and inmate crews
• Reads blueprints, performs material take-offs, cost estimates, and written bid specifications
• Calculates cost estimates for maintenance/construction projects, while working within budget constraints
• Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment, mechanical equipment, and facility maintenance activities
• Maintains records on all equipment/tools, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Completes related documentation
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and techniques, including employee relations and work schedule
• Structural issues regarding building and utility services, to include blueprints and safety practices and codes
• All trades, i.e., electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general building, and preventative maintenance
• Budgetary issues including estimating costs and ordering materials
• Basic computer skills and software, e.g., Microsoft and Google suites
• National and local building codes

Skill in:

• Organization and scheduling of maintenance repairs
• Establishing a Preventative Maintenance Program for the facility
• Time management and organization
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Written and verbal communication

Ability to:

• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/Pull 50lbs
• Walk/Run 0.25 miles
• Work in a prison environment
• 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

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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
• As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

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.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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