Facilities Operations Engineer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About New Castle Correctional Facility:
New Castle Correctional Facility is a multi-level security facility in in New Castle, Indiana, with a capacity of 3,200 incarcerated adult males. It is the first DOC-owned, privately managed correctional facility in Indiana and has been operated by The GEO Group since 2005. The facility houses incarcerated individuals across security levels 1-4, including those with special needs and maximum-security classifications. Incarcerated individuals have access to medical care, educational services, therapeutic programming, and vocational training. Staff support a rehabilitative approach that promotes accountability and growth. Partnerships help ensure individuals receive services tailored to their needs. To learn more about New Castle Correctional Facility, click here.
Role Overview:
As a Facilities Operations Supervisor at the New Castle Correctional Facility (NCF), you'll lead and support daily repair and preventive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds. This is a working supervisor role, meaning you actively participate in maintenance tasks while guiding the team through safe, timely, and professional operations. Strong experience in HVAC or general maintenance, along with proven supervisory or leadership capability, is essential for success in this role.
NCF also operates an on-site steam plant/boiler system. While deep expertise is not required at hire, you'll learn and support these operations as part of your development, gaining exposure to specialized systems unique to the facility.This Monday-Friday position offers steady day shift hours from 7am to 3pm, along with participation in a rotating on-call schedule shared among supervisors. You'll oversee maintenance technicians and help direct incarcerated individuals on assigned tasks as needed, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality work.
We offer structured training and a clear path for advancement into broader leadership roles within the statewide maintenance progression: Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Supervisor → Physical Plant Director.
Competitive benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and ongoing professional development make this a strong long-term leadership opportunity.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Depending on the retirement plan you choose, the total compensation value of a $47,320.00 salary, including the State's retirement contributions, can reach approximately $75,241.02. This highlights the full value of your benefits package, beyond your take-home pay. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package and learn more.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plan the work schedules based on priorities and deadlines for providing facility and maintenance services.
• Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and recommend work rules and quality control processes impacting operations.
• Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety-related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. In addition, you will investigate accidents.
• Prepare and maintain work reports such as work logs, timesheets, accident reports, etc.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, paint, carpet, appliances, mechanical, and other related systems in all facility locations.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all facility locations.
• Provide equipment, procedural, and systems training to new and existing employees to perform the requisite job skills. This may include conducting regular onsite facility and grounds maintenance safety training.
• Responsible for administering the budget line items for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain sufficient inventories of tools, parts, and supplies to properly service the facility and grounds.
• Order, prepare specifications, and purchase supplies, equipment, and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Advanced knowledge of variety of trades related to installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and other related systems in all facility locations.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Advanced knowledge of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules governing repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.
• Working knowledge of and ability to plan, understand, and interpret detailed plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to make long-range plans, schedule preventative maintenance and seasonal maintenance, as well as prioritize routine and emergency repairs.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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