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.

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

Salary: $40,496 - 62,400 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 7/29/2026

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

Knowledge of:
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

Skill in:
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.

Ability to:
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 as an essential function on 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all 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.) R2-10-207.010).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, assessments and pre- employment physical examination.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
Employer matches contributions
Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at [email protected] if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)542-9261. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.