Maintenance Supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Heritage Trail Correctional Facility:

Heritage Trail Correctional Facility is a minimum‑security facility in Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 1,000 incarcerated adult males. Located on historic grounds, once home to the Indiana Boys School, the facility includes preserved red fire‑kiln brick buildings. Housing is dormitory‑style and encourages personal responsibility and collaboration. Heritage Trail provides programming that supports community involvement, skill development, and re‑entry readiness. Incarcerated individuals participate in education and treatment programs designed to promote stability and growth. Staff work to maintain a safe and structured environment focused on rehabilitation. To learn more about Heritage Trail Correctional Facility, click here.

Role Overview:

As a Maintenance Supervisor you are responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of heavy equipment operations within an assigned region while providing support and operational response across all facilities agency wide.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plan the short-term daily and weekly work schedules based on priorities and deadlines.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing facility and maintenance services.
• Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources.
• Assign and delegate work to subordinates, spot check routine work, and review more complex or unusual projects.
• Maintain operational systems to monitor and track work orders, preventative maintenance logs, safety reports, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standard trade practices related to quality standards.
• Regularly inspect property for safety and security concerns.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, sewage, mechanical, and other related systems in facility locations.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all facility locations.
• Order, prepare specifications, and purchase supplies, equipment, and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Advanced knowledge of variety of trades related to installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and other related systems in all facility locations.
• Advanced knowledge of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules governing repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret detailed plans and specifications.
• Ability to make long-range plans, schedule preventative maintenance and seasonal maintenance, and prioritize routine and emergency repairs.
• Estimate repair and construction project costs.
• Ability to lead a multi-discipline team both as supervisor and in a technical capacity.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 3 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or related fields including one (1) year of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.