PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR I

Internal Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick days

Parental leave

Insurance plan

Retirement plan

Transit subsidy

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Physical Plant Supervisor I at ASPC Tucson to oversee maintenance and construction activities, coordinate inmate crews, and ensure safety and cost efficiency.

You will read blueprints, develop cost estimates, write bid specifications, and manage preventative maintenance programs while leading a team in a corrections environment. This role offers stability and public service impact.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising crews and inmate labor.
• Ability to read blueprints and write bid specifications.
• Knowledge of building codes and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance activities.
• Prepare cost estimates within budget.
• Maintain records of equipment and repairs.
• Read blueprints and prepare material takeoffs.
• Drive on State business as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Preventive maintenance planning

Reading blueprints

Budget estimation

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

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) - TUCSON, 10000 South Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85734, United States. https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $52,320.00 | Grade: 19 | Closing Date: 11/13/2026

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
• Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedule 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 training 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 of materials
• Basic computer skills, Excel and MS Word to create forms, charts and conduct research
• National and local building codes
• Structural issues regarding building and utility service system, to include blueprints and 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 schedule

Skill in:

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

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):

Prefer 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.

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, 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).

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

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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.