The Physical Plant Supervisor 3 is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, repair, renovation, and facility support functions of the Coliseum, home of the Arizona State Fair and numerous year-round events. This position supervises maintenance staff, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance programs, oversees facility improvement projects, and ensures the Coliseum is maintained in a safe, operational, and event-ready condition. The Physical Plant Supervisor 3 reports directly to the Physical Plant Administrator and is expected to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required to support facility operations, special events, and emergency situations.
• Oversee daily operations of the Fairgrounds to ensure the facility is safe, functional, and fully prepared for the Arizona State Fair, concerts, sporting events, exhibitions, and other public gatherings.
• Respond to operational issues and emergencies by making timely, decisive actions to minimize downtime and restore facility readiness.
• Monitor service contracts and contractor performance to guarantee quality work, budget adherence, and contract compliance. Coordinate maintenance schedules and assignments to avoid disruptions during live events while meeting project deadlines.
• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate the work of facility maintenance personnel and specialized trade contractors engaged in repair, remodeling, and construction.
• Prepare operational reports, maintenance logs, capital project updates, charts, and research data using standard
administrative software.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and infrastructure in coordination with Physical Plant Administration.
• Review and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches, and technical construction documents to guide repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Inspect facilities regularly to ensure strict adherence to national and local building codes, ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality), OSHA, and other relevant state and federal regulatory standards.
Knowledge of:
• Supervisory and management principles and techniques;
• Safety practices and national and local building codes;
• Preventive maintenance programs and repair methodologies;
• Equipment maintenance, new construction, remodeling; methods, and building repair techniques;
• Blueprint, sketch, and schematic interpretation;
• Structural components of commercial building construction and repair;
• Service contract administration and contractor oversight;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations;
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
Skills in:
• Coordinating, scheduling, and assigning maintenance and construction projects;
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs;
• Managing repair, remodeling, renovation, and construction activities. Effective verbal and written
communication;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and schematics;
• Preparing reports, charts, and operational documentation;
• Conducting research and analyzing maintenance-related information;
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships across all organizational levels and with outside agencies;
• Making timely and accurate operational decisions;
• Applying problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques;
• Supervising, mentoring, coaching, and developing employees;
• Utilizing computer systems and managing computer account procedures.
Ability to:
• Apply, interpret, and inspect facilities for compliance with national and local building codes;
• Learn, interpret, and apply agency policies and procedures;
• Prioritize multiple work assignments while meeting operational deadlines;
• Supervise staff in a fast-paced, event-driven environment;
• Effectively coordinate maintenance activities during scheduled events and emergency situations;
• Work in environments that require flexibility, including weekends, evenings, and holidays;
• Establish priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational readiness.
• Arizona Drivers License.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rose Ibe at rose.ibe@azdoa.gov.
