Building Construction Superintendent

  • Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
  • Chillicothe, Ohio
  • Full Time
Building Construction Superintendent - 20026374 (250004RZ)

Building Construction Superintendent - 20026374

(250004RZ)

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Jul 1, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Ross Correctional Institution 16149 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601-5411

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation: $30.96

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Building Maintenance

Technical Skills: Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Time Management

Agency Overview

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission To reduce recidivism among those we touch, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

What You'll Do:

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of building construction:

Oversees construction project operations (e.g., reviews proposals and contracts, monitoring progress of vendors,

Receives direction from Construction, Activation, Maintenance and Sustainability (CAMS) project managers) and oversees all maintenance and repair shops at assigned adult correctional institution/facility

Supervises all maintenance staff or supervise at least one Building Maintenance Superintendent 2 and assigned staff

Prepares quarterly, annual and biennium budget and exercises budgetary control for departments or institution's maintenance and re-pair programs

Submits for approval to purchase of equipment and supplies

Develops cost estimates and long-range plans for maintenance operation

Reviews specifications, proposals and contracts

Monitors contracts and agreements.

Prepares progress report of maintenance projects

Resolves problems.

Examines, prepares and maintains various work-related documentation (e.g., maintains files regarding projects,

Prepares correspondence to include cost justification of planned projects

Directs preparation of bills for materials and orders supplies

Prepares specification requirements for materials to be bid

Estimates construction requirement costs

Prepares project progress reports

Checks requested changes in plans and specifications

Reviews cost breakdowns with architect and/or engineer to ascertain availability of monies prior to submission to superiors for approval or disapproval and makes recommendations to minimize construction costs

Prepares written reports indicating findings of meetings reflecting recommendations for building repair, demolition or replacement)

Participates in meetings for various purposes (e.g., meets with vendors to select appropriate materials)

Coordinates and conducts meetings and activities of architects and/or engineers, state agencies, prime contractors, manufacturer representatives and/or material suppliers such as during construction, final inspection or when special problems arise

Performs various work-related miscellaneous tasks (e.g., performs carpentry work, oversees maintenance and landscaping activities

Reviews applications, interviews applicants for employment and makes recommendations for hire

Attends department meetings and/or other meetings as required.

Attends in-service training and/or other training as required.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in building construction & operation & maintenance procedures (e.g., wiring, plumbing, carpentry, heating); 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in personnel management (e.g., production & operations, managerial applications, human resources, organization behavior, analysis & design of operating systems); 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in civil engineering (e.g., principles of hydraulics, structural engineering principles, construction materials, control of quality in construction systems); 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in budgeting; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of construction tools & equipment (e.g., electrical testing equipment, pumps, air handlers). If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Building Maintenance, Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Facilities Management, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;

Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;

Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Job ID: 483312578
Originally Posted on: 6/29/2025

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