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Physical Plant Supervisor

State of Michigan

Corrections - Jackson Central Region

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.14 - $43.98

per hour

Closes

April 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing the maintenance team for prison facilities in Michigan's Jackson area, managing daily repairs, coordinating projects across the southern region, and ensuring everything meets safety and legal standards.

It's a leadership role focused on keeping buildings and grounds in top shape for a correctional complex.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in building trades supervision, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle regulatory compliance in a high-stakes environment like corrections.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Three years supervising two or more skilled building trades (construction, alteration, maintenance, repair), including one year at Building Trades Supervisor 11 level
  • Alternatively, two years as Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11
  • Alternatively, one year as Physical Plant Supervisor 12
  • Alternatively, six years in power plant operation, maintenance mechanics, or building trades, with three years at a senior level (e.g., Power Plant Operator 10 or equivalent)
  • Ability to travel within the southern region, including possible overnight stays
  • Must pass drug and alcohol testing

Full Job Description

This position reports directly to the Jackson Physical Plant Administrator and is responsible for supervising the daily duties of the CFA Jackson Business Office maintenance department. This position functions as professional manager with responsibility for directing the activities of subordinate staff in the coordination and management of various maintenance activities for several groups within an MDOC Regional Complex. Position coordinates all maintenance activities for Jackson buildings and grounds and provides additional maintenance and special project support to all facilities within the Southern Region with management approval. This position is responsible for ensuring and enforcing all matters related to maintaining physical plant concerns for all federal, state, and regulatory codes, rules and administrative mandates. This position ensures that department policy rules and programs are adhered to and followed. This position is responsible for preparing project request paperwork for any special projects for the Southern Region Areas. Position may require travel within the region, which could include overnight stays.

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The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.


MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.

The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer


Link: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans


This is a drug and alcohol tested position.












Requirements

Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Three years of experience as a supervisor of two or more skilled building trades, i.e., building construction, alteration, maintenance, and/or repair, including one year equivalent to a Building Trades Supervisor 11.

OR -

Two years of experience equivalent to a Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11. OR One year of experience equivalent to a Physical Plant Supervisor 12.

OR -

Six years of power plant operator or maintenance mechanic experience, including three years equivalent to a Power Plant Operator 10 or Maintenance Mechanic 10; six years of building trades experience, including three years equivalent to a Building Trades Crew Leader E10; or six years of skilled trades experience, including three years of crew leader experience equivalent to the 10 level in state service.

OR -

Three years of experience as a supervisor of two or more skilled building trades, i.e., building construction, alteration, maintenance, and/or repair, including one year equivalent to a Building Trades Supervisor 11.

Additional Information

View the entire job specification at: http:michigan.gov//mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PhysicalPlantSupervisor.pdf

Position Description

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.

All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form). READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  3. If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  4. Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application.

    We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

  5. You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
  6. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.


Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.


New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training. PLEASE NOTE: Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.




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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5297041