TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III - Carpent

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex supervisory maintenance and construction work.
• Oversee maintenance and construction inmate staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment.
• Repair equipment including plumbing, boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), locking mechanisms, electrical systems, water‑plant operations, wastewater‑plant operations, carpentry, laundry and food‑service equipment, and general maintenance and construction.
• Work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Good fit: Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field, ability to multi‑task, strong organization skills, and the ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly.
• Great fit: Completion of an applicable program from a trade or technical school; ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications; plumbing or pipe‑fitting experience; knowledge of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Additional Information

• Travel: None required; the position may involve day trips but no overnight trips.
• Work site visits: No.
• Pre‑service training academy required: Yes.
• Hazardous duty/longevity position: Hazardous – access to critical infrastructure in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order GA‑48.
• Career ladder position with three levels (Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III).
• Military Preference: Applicants must attach proof of eligibility for military preference.

Pay

• Maintenance Supervisor I – 0‑12 months of experience – $3,871.51 per month
• Maintenance Supervisor II – 13‑24 months of experience – $4,103.81 per month
• Maintenance Supervisor III – 25+ months of experience – $4,352.39 per month

Application Process

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. Qualified applications are valid for one year from the date of submission and require yearly renewal if older than one year. Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Apply once annually for multiple related positions through this posting. Indicate desired roles and locations using the Statement of Availability in the application. The agency will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available.

Contact Information

• Cory McCarty – Hiring Manager – 940‑937‑6364 – cory.Mccarty@tdcj.texas.gov
• Precious Gatewood – Human Resources – 936‑437‑4061 – precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov