DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizonas 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 evidencebased rehabilitative services that enhance their wellbeing and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Adobe Mountain School/Facility Operations

2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix Arizona 85027

Salary: $47564.00 $67567.00 $87570.00*

*SALARY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 05/21/25

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Physical Plant Director who will oversee the physical plant needs of the Adobe Mountain School facility; a more than 300 acre facility with over 40 buildings that are aging and complex. The position will have responsibility over capital improvement building renewal construction and project management facility maintenance custodial/janitorial services and grounds keeping duties; prepare complex cost estimates for new construction and major renovations of existing buildings.; direct the work of contract architects engineers construction and project management; and represent the agency on matters involving the agency on matters involving the facility; capital projects ; custodial and grounds management. The position will direct and design and implantation of a comprehensive and efficient system of managing physical plant functions to include but not limited to afterhours maintenance emergency scheduling/ response; standard work order process; preventative maintenance scheduling; routine housekeeping of structures and policing of grounds to include regular landscaping functions. The position will establish standardized processes in collaboration/ support of the agency Finance/Business office to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations in regard to fiscal services/functions as well as department policy and position will oversee the personnel assigned to the Physical Plant department to include directing work assignments employee evaluations scheduling hiring training and disciplinary/corrective actions.

This position is available for remote work on a fulltime basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Management and supervision of the maintenance Janitorial/Custodial and Groundskeeping department; 3 direct reports and 23 indirect reports as well as some youth work positions
Oversee skilled semi skilled and unskilled labor in the completion of daily duties and special projects in support of the physical plant to include tool and key accountability considered a sound practice and essential part of performing successfully within a correctional environment
Conduct employee evaluations scheduling hiring training and discipline/corrective action as needed.
Analyze the feedback to identify areas for improvement; provide continued support to ensure that the training is effectively applied and that staff have access to additional resources as needed

Offer oneonone or group coaching sessions fidelity checks to address any challenges or questions that arise after training. Provide access to additional materials refresher courses and support networks

Maintain accurate records of training activities and outcomes to ensure accountability and facilitate future planning

Document training sessions attendance and participant progress. Prepare reports on training effectiveness staff development and program implementation to share with stakeholders

Work with Youth Program Officers to teach and train case plans in collaboration with the youth their families and relevant stakeholders; ensure that case plans are individualized and address the specific needs goals and circumstances of each youth

Facilitate random review to assess the progress of case plans making necessary adjustments to address changing needs or new information

Offer support to YPO on best practices in case planning including goal setting promote standardized procedures and tools for case planning to ensure consistency and effectiveness

Direct the design and implementation of a comprehensive and efficient system of managing physical plant functions to include but not limited to afterhours maintenance emergency scheduling/response standard work order processes preventive maintenance scheduling grounds management and urgent housekeeping response.

Scheduling maintenance janitorial/ custodial and grounds keeping activities to ensure rapid completion of projects/assignments

Manage capital improvement building renewal construction and project management needs of the agency. Prepare cost estimates and budget requests regarding physical plant functions that are routine minor major or specialized in scope/project. Design and or make recommendations for projects initiated to maintain improve or enhance the Adobe Mountain School facility situated approximately 300 acres over 40 structures

Assist in preparation of the capital budget and represent the agency on matters involving the facility; capital projects. Direct the work of architects engineers construction and project management personnel

Approve materials and equipment orders for the Physical plant in accordance with the state rules and regulations as well as department policy and procedures. Oversee the estimation costing and ordering of materials; implement and maintain a system of accountability for purchases to ensure the elimination of waste (excess materials unnecessary purchases)

Attend meetings training and participate in professional development activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
Arizona State personnel rules and practices including performance appraisal
Laws regulations code and techniques governing building/construction buildings requests condemnation of buildings expenditure regulations; local licensing and building code requirements
General architectural and engendering principles and practices; comprehensive blueprints and schematics
Project management in particular as it relates to planning organizing and directing a diverse workforce specializing in varying disciplines to accomplish skilled trades (electrical mechanical plumbing general carpentry HVAC and finish trades and all other trades) and codes required to maintain a large facility
Fiscal management to include budgetary procedures and methods of record keeping; inventory control; state procurement code; estimating costing and ordering materials
Requirements for compliance of local state and federal building codes and standards for MSDS OSHAEPA regulations and fire codes; occupational safety practices
Basic computer skills in Outlook Word Excel and produce reports charts and utilize the internet to conduct research

Skill in:
Written and verbal communication
Reading comprehension and interpretation of plans specifications or blueprints
Engineering and mathematical calculations necessary for the adequate checking of plans and specificationsDeveloping effective operating procedures
Coordinating activities and establishing priorities
Initiate implement and manage plant maintenance program based on best practices with emphasis on safety planning/scheduling and preventative/predictive maintenance
Coordinating the use/inventory of spare parts maintenance supplies and equipment
Review production Quality control and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities

Ability to:
Ensure that facilities and maintenance employees are adequately trained equipped and motivated so that maintenance programs can be accomplished in a safe timely and cost effective manner
Track analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization maintenance cost PM compliance schedule compliance etc.
Prepare reports analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenancerelated problems; plan organize and coordinate in support of improvement/routine functions
Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime solve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement
Initiate and carry out projects that remote efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
Accurately perform arithmetic calculations and prepare reports; i.e.: EPA Emissions waste water energy consumptions project request/justification
Learn department organization functions
Work in a correctional environment
Be tactful and courteous; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience directing the operation and maintenance of a large physical plant building or mulibuilding complex.
A Batchelors degree from an accredited college or university or technical school with a degree in engineering or organizational management
Experience with work order tracking systems experience with computer software programs Preferred experience within correctional facility

If 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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license records checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R210207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify)

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation preemployment drug screening and preemployment physical examination. NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.

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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical dental vision life insurance and shortterm disability plans
Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Plans

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

New membership begins the 27th week of employment
Immediately vested in retirement contributions
Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at 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)5429261. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.