09/25/2026
10/06/2026
Department of Corrections
$7,537 - $11,657
Employee
Physical Plant Manager, Construction and Facility Maintenance Manager 2 (Pendleton)
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Physical Plant Manager is part of the EOCI Management Team and oversees all operations of the institution’s physical plant. This role manages major facility projects, leads physical plant staff, ensures maintenance and repair activities are completed properly, and maintains compliance with safety, OSHA, and DOC standards.
The manager directs personnel functions including hiring, training, evaluations, discipline, and supervision of staff and AIC work crews, while ensuring strict adherence to DOC rules for custody, tool/key control, and contraband. The position coordinates capital projects with DOC Facilities, oversees contractor activities, and manages building systems, utilities, and security maintenance.
Responsibilities include monitoring section and vehicle budgets, auditing utility costs, and ensuring fiscal compliance. The manager oversees the assigned state vehicle fleet and supports institutional operations as Officer of the Day, assists in emergencies, completes investigations, and leads special projects.
This role promotes positive communication, community engagement, and supports DOC values through inclusive leadership and fostering a respectful, culturally competent workplace.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Six years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept; OR four 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 three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Oregon State Government has established a set of enterprise-wide values and competencies to inform managers what characteristics and behaviors to seek in managers.
Managers 1, 2, and 3 should have proficiency of proficient-level to advanced-level for the enterprise competencies below:
For more information on the enterprise competencies and proficiency levels visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/mgr_comp.pdf.
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is tobacco free. Use of tobacco products are prohibited within the buildings or on the grounds. Work is performed in a prison housing maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security AICs. The AICs have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive increasing the risk for employees Of physical injury, death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during AIC unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution. The institution is located in Eastern Oregon and is exposed to temperature extremes and inclement weather. The incumbent may be required to perform duties outside in the inclement weather and temperature extremes. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution buildings are air-conditioned in most areas, climate controlled in other areas. Walking long distances to get to the workstation or to perform work will be required. Most AIC housing units are four requiring the use of stairs to reach the different level. All employees are required to use a computer for E-Mail, word processing and related AIC information systems in the regular performance of their duties. Work schedule is driven by institutional need in providing appropriate supervision of direct reports and completing other duties as assigned. There may be high priority administrative assignments, which may involve long hours within the confines of the institution. Employee is subject to recall 24 hours per day in the event Of an emergency or work stoppage and is subjected to assignment in any area Of the institution. Occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel is required.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Reference Number: 207347
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.
