Physical Plant Supervisor, Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager 1 (Salem) For current state employees only

Initial Posting Date:
10/07/2026
Application Deadline:
10/18/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6,834 - $10,569
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Physical Plant Supervisor, Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager 1 (Salem) For current state employees only
Job Description:
Physical Plant Supervisor, Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager 1 - For current state employees only Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)Oregon Department of Corrections
Are you looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Apply today and begin your career as a Physical Plant Supervisor. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon.
This recruitment is open to current State of Oregon employees only. Contractors are not eligible to apply.
About the Job – Your Role
The primary purpose of the Physical Plant Supervisor is to plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Oregon State Penitentiary’s buildings, utilities, equipment, infrastructure, and grounds.
This position provides management and technical oversight of skilled and semiskilled trades personnel and coordinates the assignment, training, and supervision of AIC work crews assigned to Physical Plant operations.
The Physical Plant Supervisor is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and effective institutional operations through preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, construction projects, personnel management, budget administration, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
The position also supports the institution’s rehabilitative mission by providing structured work opportunities that develop occupational skills, reinforce positive workplace behaviors, and promote accountability among AIC workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
Five (5) years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept; OR
Three (3) years of experience related to the class concept AND completion of an accredited vocational-training or construction-training program related to the class concept; OR
Two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requested Skills
Leadership and Staff Supervision – Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of employees and AIC work crews.
Facilities Maintenance Management – Knowledge of building systems, mechanical systems, utilities, equipment, security systems, and grounds maintenance.
Preventive Maintenance Planning – Ability to develop, implement, document, and monitor preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
Project Management – Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee construction, renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making – Ability to evaluate maintenance and operational issues, identify appropriate solutions, and take corrective action.
Work Planning and Prioritization – Ability to establish work priorities, assign resources, and coordinate projects based on operational and institutional needs.
Emergency Response – Ability to respond effectively to equipment failures, utility disruptions, maintenance emergencies, and other urgent operational needs.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of safety practices and the ability to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communication and Collaboration – Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate work with staff, institutional departments, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Security and Accountability – Ability to incorporate institutional security requirements into maintenance operations and maintain accountability and control of AIC work crews.
Required
Must be a current State of Oregon employee to apply. Contractors are not eligible for this recruitment.
Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the