TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III - Lock an
About the role
This position supervises maintenance and construction staff, overseeing the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, water/wastewater plants, carpentry, laundry and food service equipment. Work is performed under minimal supervision with considerable initiative and independent judgement. Travel is limited to day trips with no overnight travel required. The role is designated as hazardous duty/longevity and includes access to critical infrastructure per Governor's executive order GA‑48. It is a career ladder position with three levels (Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III).
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and construction inmate staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment.
- Perform installation, care, and repair of specific equipment: plumbing, boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), locking mechanisms, electrical, water plant operations, wastewater plant operations, carpentry, laundry and food service equipment.
- Carry out general maintenance and construction tasks.
- Work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgement.
Requirements
- Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field.
- Ability to multi‑task.
- Organized.
- Skills to communicate ideas and instructions clearly.
Qualifications
- Completed an applicable program from a trade or technical school.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Plumbing or pipefitting experience.
- Knowledge of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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