Salary: $8,253.00 - $9,571.00 Monthly
Location : Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - WSP
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)
The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual as a Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)
**Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur.**

To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and a letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
Duties
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this is a "working Supervisor" position which provides leadership, supervision, and direction for inmate workers and journey-level staff performing skilled work in two trades; the Fix-it shops welding, fabrication, installation of mechanical locking devices, and the Washington State Penitentiary Locksmith shop.

This includes, but is not limited to construction, installation, repair, alterations, and modifications of facility buildings, mechanical locking equipment, and maintenance of facility locks throughout the facility.

This position will supervise the Locksmith Supervisor, who is responsible for the installation, maintenance, modification, repair, troubleshooting, adjustment, and documentation of all locking devices, lock systems, and Autocad facility drawings at WSP.

This position acts as the primary point of contact for all maintenance and repair of kitchen, laundry, mechanical locking devices, other equipment and systems to support living conditions, the mission of the maintenance department, Lockout Tagout compliance, work within a defined budget, and ensure work in performed in a workman like manner to meet code compliance and safety standards.

This position will ensure that supervised staff maintain and document training hours and continuing education as necessary to maintain any required certifications.

This position supports DOC's mission to improve public safety. Maintenance staff plays a vital role by participating in the facilities and ground maintenance programs. This vital role ensures operational systems, safe buildings, and safe grounds.

Duty:

Supervise Fix-it Shop staff and inmates in the installation and maintenance of the facilities mechanical systems in a workman-like manner.

Tasks include:

• Maintain doors and gates. Installation, maintenance, replacement, repair, demolition, construction, and fabrication of facility building mechanical equipment, machinery, and utilities.
• Supervision of an inmate crew engaged in maintenance/repair of cell doors, man doors, and vehicle gates.
• Set expectations and conducts timely evaluations for the Fix-it shop supervisors in your chain of command.
• Welding and cutting of metal. Participate, supervise, and observe your area staff and offenders engaged in maintenance, repair, modification of carts, gates, doors, machinery and equipment.
• Inspect facility mechanical systems and related equipment to determine the need for repair, maintenance or replacement.
• Review project plans and blue prints.
• Documentation of offender training.
• Use of tools, ladders, scaffolding and operation of heavy equipment.

Duty:

Provide first level supervision and leadership to the Locksmith Shop Supervisor.

Tasks include:

• Set expectations and conduct timely evaluations for the Locksmith Shop Supervisor.
• Prioritize and coordinate facility lock and mechanical maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Ensure work is being completed according to specifications and in a safe manner according to DOC policies, budget, and procedures.
• Effectively address employee performance, misconduct issues, and take appropriate actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for matters concerning lock and mechanical systems at WSP.

Duty:

Plans, coordinates and organizes maintenance and construction projects.

Tasks include:

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections for assigned tasks.
• Communication with vendors and contractors related to facility projects.
• Schedule work to be completed based upon its assigned priority.
• Ensure that all safety and security procedures are followed.
• Attend meetings related to facility lock and mechanical projects.
• Schedule the movement and use of equipment to and from project locations.
• Transport materials to project locations.
• Worksite inspections.

Duty:

Prepare reports, schedule maintenance, assists in developing projects including material estimates, scopes of work, equipment, and manpower needs.

Tasks include:

• Monitor inventories for Fix-it Shop Supervisors and Locksmith shop and order sufficient required materials to accomplish maintenance needs and assigned tasks.
• Document work performed including necessary records of work crew hours, performance, and training.
• Tool control, Lock-out/Tag-out, fall protection, confined space entry, SDS & FTCM logs, PPE, and all other safety compliance processes.
• Use of work order software to review, complete, track work, assign labor related to facility locking and mechanical systems. Micro main is the current software used, but may migrate to new software in the future.

Duty:

Other duties as directed by the Facility Manager or Plant Manager 3.

Tasks include:

• Use of Asset Planner to document work performed.
• Retrieval and use of rental equipment.
• Event setup and teardown.
• Assistance to other shops when needed.
• Participating in training opportunities.
• May perform preventative maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment, gas and diesel equipment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journey level work in two (2) skilled trades and two (2) years' of applicable work experience.
  OR
  Two (2) years as a Construction and Maintenance Project Lead
  AND
• Valid Driver's License

DESIRED:

• Two (2) years' experience in:
  • Installation of detention overhead security door devices, gate closers and new security doors,
  • Fabrication and maintenance of metal equipment and machinery
  AND/OR
  • Lock/mechanical locking device installation, repair, and fabrication.

Supplemental Information
To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and a letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.

Telework Details
This is an onsite position and not allocated for telework.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

*The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email to For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible