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

About the role

This position supervises HVAC, refrigeration, and general maintenance projects across state facilities, planning, assigning, inspecting, and prioritizing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work. The role involves preparing project estimates, ordering materials, maintaining repair records, coordinating with other supervisors, and training and supervising maintenance staff while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position requires travel approximately 50% of the time (6‑10 nights away per month). For questions, contact the hiring manager Jordan Barnett at 903-928-3011 ext. 3429 or jordan.barnett@tdcj.texas.gov, or HR representative Precious Gatewood at 936-437-4061 or precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov. This is a Career Ladder position; consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education and experience. Military preference is available with required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HVAC, refrigeration, and general maintenance projects across state facilities.
• Plan, assign, inspect, and prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Prepare project estimates, order materials and supplies, and maintain detailed repair records.
• Coordinate work with other supervisors to ensure projects are completed on time and to standard.
• Train and supervise maintenance staff while ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining or repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to plan projects, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising HVAC or refrigeration maintenance teams.
• Hands‑on experience installing HVAC or refrigeration systems.
• Associate degree or technical training in HVAC or Refrigeration.
• Ability to accurately estimate labor, materials, and project costs.
• Enjoy mentoring others while providing technical expertise on complex HVAC systems.

Pay

• Maintenance Supervisor I: $3,789.29 – $3,871.51
• Maintenance Supervisor II: $4,015.92 – $4,103.81
• Maintenance Supervisor III: $4,259.18 – $4,352.39
• Maintenance Supervisor IV: $4,791.78 – $4,903.13