Initial Posting Date:

01/23/2026

Application Deadline:

02/08/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $10,311

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Plant Operations Supervisor, Construction and Facility Maintenance Manger 1 (Salem)

Job Description:

Plant Operations Supervisor, Construction and Facility Maintenance Manger 1

Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem, Oregon)

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is currently recruiting for a Plant Operations Supervisor. This exciting opportunity is based at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem, Oregon.

If you are hired, you will become part of the department's management service; this position is not represented by a labor union.

About the Job – Your Role

The Plant Operations Supervisor provides oversight and supervision of the daily operations of the Physical Plant and supports the Physical Plant Manager in supervising all Physical Plant staff as needed. This includes Trades personnel, Boiler Plant staff, and the Automotive Shop. The supervisor assists in allocating resources appropriately, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

This position oversees work crews composed of various trades and semi-skilled workers, who may hold different levels of trade accreditation. Responsibilities include supervision of building maintenance, operations, and smaller, less complex repair or improvement projects, often focused on a single trade. Operational failures and system shutdowns at this level are limited in impact, and conflicts are minimal.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Five (5) years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept; OR
• Three (3) years of experience related to the class concept AND completion of an accredited vocational-training or construction-training program related to the class concept; OR
• Two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Requested Skills

If you meet the minimum qualifications above, you do not need to have any or all the following to apply for this position. However, if you do have any of the following, please ensure your application materials clearly present this information.

• Planning & Organization: Ability to set clear goals, create actionable plans, schedule tasks, and manage resources efficiently to meet operational objectives.
• Delegation: Experience assigning tasks strategically to optimize team workload and support development of team members.
• Time Management: Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing personal and team schedules to ensure timely completion of operations and projects.
• Performance Management: Ability to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of work.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, clear expectation setting, and delivering timely feedback.
• Decision-Making: Capable of analyzing situations, assessing options, and making focused, effective operational decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying