Reentry Operations Maintenance Manager

State of Washington

Olympia (WA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 117,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Washington Management Services (WMS) in Tumwater, WA, is seeking a Reentry Operations Maintenance Manager to provide senior administrative management and oversight of all Reentry facilities, plant maintenance, and operations functions.

The role reports to the Director of Prison and Operations Maintenance and drives asset management, capital projects, and operational continuity across 9 Reentry facilities and CI programs statewide.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, construction management, asset management, engineering, or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance, operations, construction or facilities staff.
Experience managing maintenance operations in a large, complex facility or multi-building campus operating in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system, or Enterprise Asset Management system to manage preventative maintenance, work orders, asset inventories, and reporting.
Experience coordinating maintenance projects, contract services, procurement, or capital improvement activities.
Experience developing maintenance priorities, allocating resources, and making recommendations regarding facility operations, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

Manage the Facilities Asset Management Program.
Establish and update buildings/equipment (assets) conditions by auditing and inspecting facilities maintenance and operations assets.
Develop and implement an asset conditions routine reporting mechanism to provide asset condition information to Reentry Leadership.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory and assessment of Reentry facilities assets, condition, repair/replacement needs, and budgetary/capital requests
Identify excess/no longer needed assets and appropriately manage them to eliminate waste and promote efficiency across the division/among facilities.
Manage Reentry Division facility maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects while providing division-level coordination and strategic support for CI programs
Develop, implement, and manage processes for the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and execution of maintenance, repair, replacement, preservation, and capital improvement project for Reentry Division facilities.
Develop and manage processes to prioritize and request replacement and repair projects in collaboration with Reentry maintenance staff, Reentry Center Managers, Reentry leadership, Capital Planning, and other department stakeholders.
Serve as the primary liaison between Reentry division, Prison Maintenance and Operations, CI, Capital Planning, Engineering, and executive leadership to coordinate facility maintenance priorities, capital improvement initiatives, operational needs, and strategic planning efforts.
Coordinate facility infrastructure projects that support CI programs operating within Reentry facilities, including food manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, commissary operations, license plate production, optical services, and other work programs that provide vocational training, workforce development, and operational support to DOC. Ensure facility systems, utilities, and maintenance activities support uninterrupted business operations, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with Capital Planning and department leadership in the development and implementation of the agency’s 10-year capital plan by identifying facility preservation needs, infrastructure deficiencies, replacement projects, and long-term operational priorities for Reentry division facilities and CI operations.
Provide strategic oversight and support for Reentry facility construction, renovation, maintenance, and preservation projects to ensure consistency with departmental standards, operational objectives, and budget priorities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, evaluate operational risks, analyze facility conditions, and make recommendations to executive leadership regarding maintenance priorities, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends, industry practices, regulatory requirements, building systems, energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, workplace safety, and correctional facility maintenance practices. Incorporate these practices into division-wide policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Manage and coordinate implementation of division strategic initiatives, operational plans, and performance measures to support departmental goals and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Capital Planning, Prison leadership, Reentry leadership, and external partners to evaluate potential locations, conduct site assessments, and develop facility requirements for future Reentry Centers and CI operations statewide.

Skills

Facilities management

Asset management

Operations coordination

Contract management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Tools

CMMS / EAM systems

Job description

Description

$9,462-$10,524 - Monthly

Washington Management Services (WMS) Band 2

Position #DC28

Tumwater, WA Reporting to the Director of Prison and Operations Maintenance, this position will provide senior administrative management and oversight of all Reentry facilities, plant maintenance, and operations functions.

Reentry Operations Maintenance Manager

Full-Time - Permanent - WMS Teamsters

$9,462-$10,524 - Monthly

Washington Management Services (WMS) Band 2

Position #DC28

The Reentry Division oversees the operation and maintenance of 9 Reentry facilities, 3 warm closed facilities, and the Correctional Industries (CI) Headquarters (HQ) building. In addition, the division supports CI programs located within Reentry facilities, including food manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, commissary operations, license plate production, optical services, and other work programs that provide vocational training, workforce development, and operational support to DOC.

This position provides statewide leadership and oversight for the maintenance, operations, and facility infrastructure supporting these Reentry division and CI locations. The position serves as the primary liaison between Reentry leadership, facility management, and external partners to coordinate maintenance priorities, capital improvements, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.

This position will provide subject matter expertise to the Reentry Management team, local Reentry Leadership, and local maintenance staff regarding facilities maintenance, operation, preservation, asset management, building/equipment replacement/repair, contract management, and expenditures from the maintenance and operations budgets.

Duties

Manage the Facilities Asset Management Program
Tasks include:
Implement, manage, and coordinate an effective asset management program within the Reentry facilities.
Establish and update buildings/equipment (assets) conditions by auditing and inspecting facilities maintenance and operations assets.
Develop and implement an asset conditions routine reporting mechanism to provide asset condition information to Reentry Leadership.
Maintain a comprehensive inventory and assessment of Reentry facilities assets, condition, repair/replacement needs, and budgetary/capital requests
Identify excess/no longer needed assets and appropriately manage them to eliminate waste and promote efficiency across the division/among facilities.
Manage Reentry Division facility maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects while providing division-level coordination and strategic support for CI programs
Tasks include:
Develop, implement, and manage processes for the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and execution of maintenance, repair, replacement, preservation, and capital improvement project for Reentry Division facilities.
Develop and manage processes to prioritize and request replacement and repair projects in collaboration with Reentry maintenance staff, Reentry Center Managers, Reentry leadership, Capital Planning, and other department stakeholders.
Serve as the primary liaison between Reentry division, Prison Maintenance and Operations, CI, Capital Planning, Engineering, and executive leadership to coordinate facility maintenance priorities, capital improvement initiatives, operational needs, and strategic planning efforts.
Coordinate facility infrastructure projects that support CI programs operating within Reentry facilities, including food manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, commissary operations, license plate production, optical services, and other work programs that provide vocational training, workforce development, and operational support to DOC. Ensure facility systems, utilities, and maintenance activities support uninterrupted business operations, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with Capital Planning and department leadership in the development and implementation of the agency’s 10-year capital plan by identifying facility preservation needs, infrastructure deficiencies, replacement projects, and long-term operational priorities for Reentry division facilities and CI operations.
Provide strategic oversight and support for Reentry facility construction, renovation, maintenance, and preservation projects to ensure consistency with departmental standards, operational objectives, and budget priorities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, evaluate operational risks, analyze facility conditions, and make recommendations to executive leadership regarding maintenance priorities, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Maintain awareness of emerging trends, industry practices, regulatory requirements, building systems, energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, workplace safety, and correctional facility maintenance practices. Incorporate these practices into division-wide policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Manage and coordinate implementation of division strategic initiatives, operational plans, and performance measures to support departmental goals and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Capital Planning, Prison leadership, Reentry leadership, and external partners to evaluate potential locations, conduct site assessments, and develop facility requirements for future Reentry Centers and CI operations statewide.

Supervise Reentry Division Maintenance Staff

Provide direct supervision, leadership, and performance management for Construction and Maintenance Project Leads and Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisors assigned to Reentery Centers statewide.
Direct, assign, prioritize, and monitor work ensure maintenance, construction, and facility operations are complete in alignment with department goals, timelines, and operational priorities.
Provide expert-level consultation, coaching, and guidance on maintenance operations, construction projects, personnel management and complex operational issues.
Conduct performance evaluations; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; address performance issues in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with DOC policies, CBA agreements, personnel rules and HR requirements related to recruitment, hiring, training, leave administration, payroll, corrective action, and employee development.
Develop and implement training plans to ensure staff maintain the technical knowledge, certifications, and competencies necessary to perform assigned duties.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Reentry maintenance operations.
Support succession planning, employee engagement, and professional development to strengthen statewide maintenance operations.

Provide Administrative Management for Reentry Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Develop, oversee, and standardize division-wide preventative maintenance programs to ensure consistent maintenance practices, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management across Reentry division facilities.
Develop, implement, and oversee standardized division-wide service request processes to ensure timely response, prioritization, tracking, and accountability for facility maintenance activities.
Serve as the Reentry Division’s senior administrator and subject matter expert for facility maintenance, operations, building systems, infrastructure preservation, and asset management.
Provide executive-level consultation and technical expertise to department leadership, Reentry leadership, Prison Maintenance and Operations, Capital Programs, and Office of Financial Management, and legislative stakeholders regarding facility maintenance, capital preservation, operational needs, and resource planning.
Direct and coordinate division-wide response to facility emergencies, major equipment failures, infrastructure disruptions, and unplanned repair projects to maintain operational continuity, life safety and security.
Provide administrative oversight and strategic coordination for facility infrastructure supporting CI operations within Reentry facilities, ensuring maintenance priorities, capital improvements, and operational needs are aligned with business continuity and production requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, construction management, asset management, engineering, or a closely related field;
Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance, operations, construction or facilities staff;
Experience managing maintenance operations in a large, complex facility or multi-building campus operating in a regulated environment (e.g., corrections, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, government, military, or similar);
Demonstrated experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system, or Enterprise Asset Management system to mange preventative maintenance, work orders, asset inventories, and reporting;
Experience coordinating maintenance projects, contract services, procurement, or capital improvement activities;
Experience developing maintenance priorities, allocating resources, and making recommendations regarding facility operations, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

A bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business administration, public administration, or closely related field could substitute for experience.

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, And Competencies

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Supplemental Information

The mission of DOC is Improving public safety by positively changing lives'

IMPORTANT NOTES

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are common in Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
This position may be represented by a Union Shop.
DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: -Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.-Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.-Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.-Promote inclusiveness.-Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.-Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

Remote/telework/flexible schedules (dependent on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
11 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of a sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 non‑overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non‑overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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