TDCJ-Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III, IV-Heating
Application Requirements
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.
Job Duties
Performs highly complex supervisory maintenance and construction work. The role oversees 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.
Ideal Candidate – Good Fit
- Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field.
- Ability to multi‑task.
- Organized.
- Strong communication skills for conveying ideas and instructions clearly.
Ideal Candidate – Great Fit
- Completed 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: 100 %.
- Position may require 16 + nights away per month.
- Work site visits required.
- No study material provided.
- No pre‑service training academy required.
- Hazardous duty/longevity position; classified as hazardous.
- Access to critical infrastructure in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order GA‑48.
- Career‑ladder position.
Compensation
- 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
To receive military preference, attach the required documentation to your application. Resources for translating military experience and training into civilian qualifications are available through the Texas Veterans Commission and related websites.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from the agency during the term of employment.