Prison Construction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Would you like to work for a state agency that can give you a stable career?
Are you planning on taking your life goals to the next level?
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced and reliable individual to fill the Physical Plant Supervisor I position.
In this position you will be routinely involved in general facility maintenance and construction, and you also will be responsible for planning and directing the work of inmate crews at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson.
Apply today, and become part of the family of the Department of Corrections!

- Supervises, plans, and directs the activities of subordinates and inmate crews
- Establishes and carries out preventative maintenance schedules 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 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
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal skills, employee relations, time management
- Communicate effectively with all organization levels
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

- 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

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).

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

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.

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 (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.