Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor

Posting number: 2026-02983

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: Prisons - WCC

Job classification: CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE PROJECT SUPV

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for the position of a Construction Maintenance Projects Supervisor at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington.

This recruitment is open continuous until filled. The first review will be April 27, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for the position of a Construction Maintenance Projects Supervisor at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington.
  
  The Washington Corrections Center is a Reception and Diagnostic Center. The facility is a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals. There are about 500 incarcerated individuals screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.
  
We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to assume the critical role of Construction Maintenance Projects Supervisor and ensure WCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency.
  For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.  
Complete your application online at www.careers.wa.gov:

• A completed application packet will include: 
  • A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
  • A detailed chronological resume,
  • At least (3) three professional references 

- A professional reference is identified 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.

Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.  
 We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Examples of duties

At the Washington Corrections Center (WCC - an adult male facility) this position, under the direction of the Plant Manager 3, plans, directs and performs skilled construction and maintenance work such as; Inspections, diagnostics, servicing, installation, and corrective maintenance on; Plant equipment and systems (water distribution/production/treatment), irrigation, plumbing, buildings, structure floor systems, wall systems, doors, windows, roofs, grounds, roads, pathways, fencing and related facilities.

Schedule, direct, coordinate and supervise a region maintenance crew in the various phases of new construction and facility maintenance, including performance of the following tasks;

• Supervise (2) Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Supervisor.
• Supervise a crew engaged in construction and repair of buildings and other structures, roads, pathways, walks, fences and other related needs of the facility.
• Ensure completion of all evaluations in the time frame allowed, monitor and direct staff to ensure compliance with all required training and work assigned.
• Provide on-site inspection of buildings, grounds equipment and fixtures to determine need for maintenance or repair.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections for assigned tasks or projects.
• Order sufficient required materials to accomplish assigned priority.
• Use current WCC procedures to hire and train incarcerated individual (I/I) workers as needed.
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