Correctional Physical Plant Director

About the role

The Correctional Physical Plant Director oversees the operation of the powerhouse, maintenance of water and sewage systems, and electrical and air conditioning systems. Key responsibilities include directing maintenance tasks, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine work priorities and plan maintenance, construction, and repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation of steam and water systems.
• Supervise water softening and water treatment plants, sewage disposal plants, and electrical and air conditioning systems.
• Implement repairs, renovations, and construction projects.
• Explain changes in policies, programs, or objectives to supervisors and the team and use new tools and equipment.
• Schedule deadlines and reviews progress and operation of each department.
• Develop and implement training programs for all trades including specialty trades for the powerhouse and water and sewage plants and supervise their implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee the preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain inventory records, approve requisitions for supplies, equipment, and tools, and prepare budget recommendations.
• Maintain safety standards as per OSHA guidelines.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Evaluate the performance of employees and ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of safety standards to ensure efficient operation.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in all trades.
• Thorough knowledge of methods involved in operation of all utility functions such as water softening and treatment, sewage disposal, air conditioning, and electrical distribution.
• Thorough knowledge of facility and state personnel policies, rules, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to plan, understand, and interpret detailed plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate many separate maintenance, utility, and powerhouse activities into an efficient, effective operation.
• Ability to supervise, instruct, train, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare a variety of reports and budget justifications.
• Ability to foresee problems, adjust, provide long or short-range plans, and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 5+ years of experience in operation and maintenance of steam generating plants; steam, water, sewage, and electrical distribution systems and general building maintenance including four (4) years of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• No degree required.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety standards to ensure efficient operation.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, materials, and equipment used in all trades.
• Knowledge of methods involved in operation of all utility functions such as water softening and treatment, sewage disposal, air conditioning, and electrical distribution.
• Knowledge of facility and state personnel policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, understand, and interpret detailed plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate many separate maintenance, utility, and powerhouse activities into an efficient, effective operation.
• Ability to supervise, instruct, train, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare a variety of reports and budget justifications.
• Ability to foresee problems, adjust, provide long or short-range plans, and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

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.

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.