Physical Plant Supervisor 2 - Phoenix Arizona

Adobe Mountain School/Facility Maintenance

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary: $56,453.00 - $72,410.00*

*SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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.

• Performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, and heating/cooling maintenance repairs of ADJC buildings
• Supervises, instructs, evaluates, and assigns work tasks for subordinate Physical Plant Supervisor 1’s, 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 judgement when making recommendations that could impact the agency
• Completes and attends all training and meeting as required/scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

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. 

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

Pest management/Weed Control certification required.

Bilingual applicants preferred.

If 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).

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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, drug screening and pre-placement 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.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 3.70 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

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
• New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
• Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
• Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.