TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III, IV - Ele

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.
• Supervise equipment repairs, including but not limited to 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 the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field.
• Ability to multi‑task and stay organized.
• Strong communication skills for conveying ideas and instructions clearly.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Travel requirement of approximately 25% (1–5 nights away per month).
• Hazardous duty position with access to critical infrastructure in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order GA‑48.
• Career‑ladder position; advancement based on months of experience.
• HVAC license required for Maintenance Supervisor IV.

Pay

• Maintenance Supervisor I (0–12 months experience): $3,871.51 per month
• Maintenance Supervisor II (13–24 months experience): $4,103.81 per month
• Maintenance Supervisor III (25+ months experience): $4,352.39 per month
• Maintenance Supervisor IV (48+ months experience and HVAC license): $4,903.13 per month

Contact Information: Gary Pendarvis (Hiring Manager) – 361‑362‑2300, gary.pendarvis@tdcj.texas.gov; Precious Gatewood (Human Resources) – 936‑437‑4061, precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov.