Physical Plant Supervisor 2

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISOR 2

Job Location:

Address:
Adobe Mountain School/Facility Maintenance
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Posting Details:

Salary: $40,496 - 62,400

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 8/06/2026

Job Summary:

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 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 judgment when making recommendations that could impact the agency
• Completes and attends all training and meeting as required/scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 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

• 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.

• 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.
• Three or more years operating experience of various heavy equipment;
  Backhoes, Loaders, Skidsteer, Road Grader, Water Truck, Dump Truck, Man Lifts, Landscape Loader etc.
• Bilingual applicants preferred.

Pest management/Weed Control certification required.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle…