Physical Plant Supervisor
State of Michigan
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Physical Plant Supervisor-1
State of Michigan
Corrections - St. Louis Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$31.14 - $43.98
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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April 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment at a high-security prison in Michigan, managing a team of skilled workers and prisoner crews to keep everything running safely and securely.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in construction or mechanical repairs who can lead teams in a structured, high-stakes environment like a correctional facility.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- One year of experience as a Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11
- Or two years supervising skilled building trades, including one year as Building Trades Supervisor 11
- Or five years in power plant operation, maintenance mechanics, or building trades, with two years at a senior level like Power Plant Operator 10 or equivalent
- Ability to coordinate maintenance of fire safety and security systems
- No felony convictions; must complete any sentences including parole or probation
- Submit all required documents via NEOGOV, including official transcripts if applicable
Full Job Description
To serve as the Physical Plant Supervisor for the physical plant, buildings and grounds at a Secure Level 4 Correctional Facility housing up to 1200 prisoners. Responsible for planning, coordinating and directing staff of skilled and semi-skilled trades in a variety of building trades, mechanical maintenance and ground activities. Coordinates and directs the supervision of staff supervising prisoner work crews. Responsible for coordinating the maintenance and repairs of all Fire Safety systems and equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all Security Systems.
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceOne year of experience equivalent to a Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11.ORTwo 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.ORFive years of power plant operator or maintenance mechanic experience, including two years equivalent to a Power Plant Operator 10 or Maintenance Mechanic 10; five years of building trades experience, including two years equivalent to a Building Trades Crew Leader E10; or five years of skilled trades experience, including two years of crew leader experience equivalent to the 10 level in state service.
Additional Information
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.Interested applicants attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.
More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
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)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) 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.
This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PhysicalPlantSupervisor.pdf
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