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

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex supervisory maintenance and construction work, overseeing inmate staff involved in installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment.
• Supervise repairs and maintenance of 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 construction.
• Operate with minimal supervision, exercising extensive initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Basic qualifications (good fit):

• 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.

Preferred qualifications (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; occasional day trips only, no overnight travel.
• Work site visits: No.
• Study material: 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.

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

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

Military Preference

Applicants seeking military preference must attach proof of eligibility documentation to the application.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible without sponsorship or any financial assistance from the agency for the duration of employment.