Physical Plant Director

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Stillwater
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $40.23 - $57.94 / hourly; $84,000 - $120,978 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Working Title:
Physical Plant Director

Job Class:
Physical Plant Director

Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Stillwater
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Stillwater
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $40.23 - $57.94 / hourly; $84,000 - $120,978 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists so that the Physical Plant of the Correctional Facility is properly managed to ensure the safety, health and comfort of the staff, visitors and incarcerated persons, alike, and that the multi‑million‑dollar investments in the physical structure are preserved.

Primary

Responsibilities include:

• Manage Facility Operations:
  Directing building, grounds, mechanical, electrical, and utility systems maintenance.
• Oversee Infrastructure & Utilities:
  Supervising the local waterworks system and managing multiple emergency power generators.
• Direct Construction Projects:
  Planning, prioritizing, and managing major repairs, remodeling, and new construction activities.
• Supervise Plant Staff:
  Interviewing, evaluating, disciplining, and managing direct reports across maintenance, electrical, and engineering teams.
• Control Plant Budget:
  Projecting future operational costs and approving or disapproving all departmental expenditures.
• Drive Resource Conservation:
  Directing and reviewing sustainability, energy, fuel, and water conservation programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years' experience in facilities management, construction management or business management, including developing and managing budgets and financial analysis, planning and directing major repairs, remodeling and new construction; and directing the work of contractors.
  * Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, or a related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience supervising operations and/or maintenance staff

Applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of State and Federal codes, compliance and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Life Safety, Haz Mat codes, Fire Marshal orders, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) rules and regulations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly share and understand information across all levels of an organization.
• Experience in process improvement, such as preventative maintenance, and/or work request system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Public Water Operator Systems and have or the ability to obtain a Class D Water Operator License.
• Experience with bulk fueling and underground storage tanks.
• Experience in identifying and correcting utility inefficiencies and leading green initiatives.
• Possession of a…