Washington State ESD
Plant Manager 3
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Airway Heights Correction Center (AHCC)
Salary Range: $6,259 - $8,415 Monthly
This recruitment is open to current DOC employees only.
The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the position of Plant Manager 3 at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a facility that houses medium and minimum custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
A completed application packet will include:
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency.
A detailed resume.
Three professional references.
Reporting to the Facility Manager, this position is responsible for the care and maintenance of 22 buildings and about 98 acres of property in the Minimum Security Unit (MSU) of AHCC. This position supervises staff who supervise other staff as well as staff who supervise offender work crews to support the living conditions and the mission of the Maintenance Department and to provide for the public safety. This position also performs duties as the AHCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Prioritize and assign maintenance and repair of equipment, security systems, phone systems, buildings, utilities, and other maintenance requirements. Perform duties as the AHCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
Approve purchase requests for equipment, supplies, and materials.
Plan, assign, review the work, and provide leadership to building trades journey-level skilled supervisors adjusting assignments and schedules responding to fluctuating workloads.
Verify those supervised adhere to policy directives, field instructions, safety programs, local building codes and other regulations.
Approve and track leave usage reporting to the facility manager any abuse.
Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide instruction.
Evaluate employee performance and prepare Performance Development plans as well as Position Descriptions for each position.
Resolve staff issues, conduct interviews, and effectively recommend hiring staff.
Comply and enforce safety and security practices, DOC policy, facility operations memorandums.
Comply and enforce local building and mechanical codes, L&I laws, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a supervisory file on each person in the chain.
Carry OD phone, as part of a rotation and directed by the Facilities Manager, after hours, weekends, and holiday duty as the point of contact in mitigation of emergencies.
Plan, assign, review preventative maintenance and work requested by facility staff for journey-level skilled supervisors performing work in construction maintenance, electrical, plumbing, painting, waste management, HVAC, grounds keeping, painting, auto mechanics, tool control, and custodial work using several means of communication including an electronic work order system, verbal, email, and/or by phone.
Communicate with facility staff when work is delayed.
Be able to gain certification and perform all functions required of Hazardous Waste Coordinator such as disposal, diversion, transportation, packaging, field testing, inventory, record keeping, inspections and tracking of waste.
Approving staff purchase requests for equipment, supplies, and materials ensuring dollar amounts, vendors, and spending authority are correct.
Disseminate requests through proper channels.
Track problems with orders and work to resolve.
Research and provide information and expertise on resource expenditures, labor regulations, and purchasing.
Suggest future projects to keep the facility updated and efficient.
Recommend the need to purchase vehicles and equipment.
Provide information for monthly and quarterly reports on maintenance activities and power failures.
Fill in duties of the Facilities Manager as assigned in their absence.
Approve overtime requests.
Sit in for the Facilities Manager at meetings as assigned.
Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent,
AND
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the operation and/or maintenance of physical plant in large industrial, commercial, or public establishment which may include high‑pressure heating or power plant,
AND
Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical systems, building fixtures, and equipment; materials and supplies used in building and equipment maintenance and construction; preparation of plans and specifications for construction and alteration of buildings; occupational hazards and safety precautions,
AND
Ability to: plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise work of maintenance, construction, and operation employees, and inmates; plan long‑range maintenance program; prepare comprehensive reports.
Supplemental Information Vision Working together for safer communities.
Mission Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre‑employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self‑defense and/or de‑escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from wes.org and aice‑eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
What We Offer As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Beside comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email josalyn.cork@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-244-6754. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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Location: Airway Heights Correction Center (AHCC)
Salary Range: $6,259 - $8,415 Monthly
This recruitment is open to current DOC employees only.
The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the position of Plant Manager 3 at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a facility that houses medium and minimum custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
A completed application packet will include:
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency.
A detailed resume.
Three professional references.
Reporting to the Facility Manager, this position is responsible for the care and maintenance of 22 buildings and about 98 acres of property in the Minimum Security Unit (MSU) of AHCC. This position supervises staff who supervise other staff as well as staff who supervise offender work crews to support the living conditions and the mission of the Maintenance Department and to provide for the public safety. This position also performs duties as the AHCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Prioritize and assign maintenance and repair of equipment, security systems, phone systems, buildings, utilities, and other maintenance requirements. Perform duties as the AHCC Hazardous Waste Coordinator.
Approve purchase requests for equipment, supplies, and materials.
Plan, assign, review the work, and provide leadership to building trades journey-level skilled supervisors adjusting assignments and schedules responding to fluctuating workloads.
Verify those supervised adhere to policy directives, field instructions, safety programs, local building codes and other regulations.
Approve and track leave usage reporting to the facility manager any abuse.
Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide instruction.
Evaluate employee performance and prepare Performance Development plans as well as Position Descriptions for each position.
Resolve staff issues, conduct interviews, and effectively recommend hiring staff.
Comply and enforce safety and security practices, DOC policy, facility operations memorandums.
Comply and enforce local building and mechanical codes, L&I laws, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a supervisory file on each person in the chain.
Carry OD phone, as part of a rotation and directed by the Facilities Manager, after hours, weekends, and holiday duty as the point of contact in mitigation of emergencies.
Plan, assign, review preventative maintenance and work requested by facility staff for journey-level skilled supervisors performing work in construction maintenance, electrical, plumbing, painting, waste management, HVAC, grounds keeping, painting, auto mechanics, tool control, and custodial work using several means of communication including an electronic work order system, verbal, email, and/or by phone.
Communicate with facility staff when work is delayed.
Be able to gain certification and perform all functions required of Hazardous Waste Coordinator such as disposal, diversion, transportation, packaging, field testing, inventory, record keeping, inspections and tracking of waste.
Approving staff purchase requests for equipment, supplies, and materials ensuring dollar amounts, vendors, and spending authority are correct.
Disseminate requests through proper channels.
Track problems with orders and work to resolve.
Research and provide information and expertise on resource expenditures, labor regulations, and purchasing.
Suggest future projects to keep the facility updated and efficient.
Recommend the need to purchase vehicles and equipment.
Provide information for monthly and quarterly reports on maintenance activities and power failures.
Fill in duties of the Facilities Manager as assigned in their absence.
Approve overtime requests.
Sit in for the Facilities Manager at meetings as assigned.
Qualifications A high school diploma or GED equivalent,
AND
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the operation and/or maintenance of physical plant in large industrial, commercial, or public establishment which may include high‑pressure heating or power plant,
AND
Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical systems, building fixtures, and equipment; materials and supplies used in building and equipment maintenance and construction; preparation of plans and specifications for construction and alteration of buildings; occupational hazards and safety precautions,
AND
Ability to: plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise work of maintenance, construction, and operation employees, and inmates; plan long‑range maintenance program; prepare comprehensive reports.
Supplemental Information Vision Working together for safer communities.
Mission Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre‑employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self‑defense and/or de‑escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from wes.org and aice‑eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I‑9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
What We Offer As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Beside comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email josalyn.cork@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-244-6754. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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