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

Essential Job Duties

Performs highly complex supervisory maintenance and construction work. Work involves overseeing maintenance and construction inmate staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment. Equipment repairs include but are not limited to plumbing, boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), locking mechanisms, electrical, water plant operations, wastewater plant operations, carpentry, laundry and food‑service equipment repair, and general maintenance and construction. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Organized.
• Strong communication skills – able to convey ideas and instructions clearly.
• Completed an applicable program from a trade or technical school (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications (preferred).
• Plumbing or pipe‑fitting experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities (preferred).

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

Additional Information

• Travel: 100% – position may require 16+ nights away per month.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position – classified as hazardous.
• Access to critical infrastructure in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order GA‑48.
• Career‑ladder position.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up‑to‑date information about your application, log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Applications are valid for one year and require yearly renewal if older than a year.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Military Preference

To receive military preference, attach the required documentation to the job application. Refer to Texas Veterans Commission resources for assistance translating military experience and training into civilian qualifications.

Contact Information

• David Culbert – Hiring Manager – 325‑548‑9075 – david.culbert@tdcj.texas.gov
• Precious Gatewood – Human Resources – 936‑437‑4061 – precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov