Maintenance & Service Manager

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job ID: 222073

Job Location: KCI - HCF - Hutchinson

Job Title: Maintenance & Service Manager

Job Posting closes: 07/31/2026

Required documents uploaded by: 08/03/2026

Agency Information: Kansas Correctional Industries (KCI)

About the Position

Who can apply: Everyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Service, Maintenance, Projects

Compensation: $56,680.00 Annually ($27.25 Hourly)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

This position serves as a Maintenance and Services Manager for Kansas Correctional Industries (KCI) and is responsible for supervising, directing and integrating multiple services, maintenance projects, preventive maintenance, warehouse and canteen operations, and support operations within a correctional environment. The position provides strategic leadership for services, maintenance, capital improvement projects, preventive maintenance, customer service, and private industry partnerships while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The incumbent establishes goals, manages subordinate supervisors, oversees budgets and resources, and ensures compliance with KDOC, KCI, state, and federal regulations while providing meaningful work opportunities for resident workers. This position is considered a working supervisor and will be assigned tasks at HCF to include but not limited to recording and maintaining reports such as monthly utilities at KCI traditional and Private Industries operations as required, oversight of all administrative duties and reports required at the Wildhorse program, coordinating and completion of weekly safety documentation required for KCI traditional and Private Industries areas and participating in the annual inventory process for both the Canteen and KCI warehouse located at HCF. This position provides staff coverage daily at the Wildhorse program and conducts weekly visits to both KCI and PI operations for monitoring compliance issues.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct and manage multiple KCI services, warehouse, maintenance and private industries operations
• Provide management oversight of preventative maintenance programs for KCI buildings, utilities, fleet, production equipment, and infrastructure.
• Oversee major repairs, equipment installations, facility upgrades, utility improvements, regular inspections, and contractor activities.
• Directly supervise Correctional Industries Managers and other staff responsible for assigned operations. Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, approve leave, participate in hiring, discipline etc.
• Monitor expenditures, review purchasing requests, approve material and equipment acquisitions, and maintain cost controls for assigned divisions.
• Develop cost estimates, business proposals, facility layouts, utility requirements, and implementations for new manufacturing operations, service contracts, equipment purchases, and capital improvement projects.
• Serve as the liaison with vendors, customers, private industry partners, contractors and facility administration.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate (or equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of production work experience in the manufacture of consumer goods, including one year of supervisory experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Applicants will be subject to background check; must pass a drug screen and a TB test and possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Deena Halfmoon

Email: deena.halfmoon@ks.gov

Phone: 620-755-7588

Job Application Process: If you haven’t already done so, please register or update your personal data with the State of Kansas at www.jobs.ks.gov, including submission of copy of DD-214 if applicable. Applications and any required documents must be received by the application deadline of this announcement. Please call by closing date to confirm receipt of your application and required documents. EOE

Selection Process: Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Warden for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

How to Claim Veterans Preference: Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference: Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Kansas Correctional Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer