Jobs and Careers

Phyiscal Plant Supervisor-13

State of Michigan

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

💰 $100,480/yr($70,620/yr – $100,480/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 4720-26-0020scf

Department: Corrections - G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility

Job classification: Physical Plant Supervisor 13

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections

Summary

Supervise and direct the overall operation and maintenance of a large physical plant and office complex housing 1770 prisoners with a heating plant consisting of two large gas fired boilers 7,500,000 BTU each in building 200 that heats building 300 gym and school and building 100 office complex. Also included in this physical plant are five 1,850,000 BTU gas fired boilers that heat the housing units. Maintain standards of PERFORMANCE. plan, coordinate, and supervise through the assistant physical plant superintendent who instructs carpenters, painters, master electricians, equipment technicians, master plumbers, grounds maintenance and other trades people. Also responsible for the well pumps and water quality and chlorine content in a water treatment program.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Link: Military and Veterans (michigan.gov)

Examples of duties

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Three 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.

OR

Two years of experience equivalent to a Power Plant Supervisor 11 or Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor 11. OR One year of experience equivalent to a Physical Plant Supervisor 12.

OR

Six years of power plant operator or maintenance mechanic experience, including three years equivalent to a Power Plant Operator 10 or Maintenance Mechanic 10; six years of building trades experience, including three years equivalent to a Building Trades Crew Leader E10; or six years of skilled trades experience, including three years of crew leader experience equivalent to the 10 level in state service.

Supplemental information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

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.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PhysicalPlantSupervisor.pdf

Position Description

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 gover