TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III - Lock an
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 judgement.
Ideal Candidate – Good Fit
- You have full-time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field.
- You can multi‑task.
- You are organized.
- You have the skills to communicate ideas and instructions clearly.
Ideal Candidate – Great Fit
- You completed an applicable program from a trade or technical school.
- You can read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- You have plumbing or pipefitting experience.
- You have knowledge of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing.
Additional Information
- Travel: 25% – position may spend 1‑5 nights away per month.
- Work site visits required.
- No study material or pre‑service training academy required.
- Hazardous duty/longevity position; access to critical infrastructure per Governor’s executive order GA‑48.
- Career ladder position with three levels: Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III.
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
Contact Information
Hiring Manager: David Culbert – 325‑548‑9075 – david.culbert@tdcj.texas.gov
Human Resources: Precious Gatewood – 936‑437‑4061 – precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Preference
To receive military preference, attach the required documentation to the application. Refer to Texas Veterans Commission resources and occupational‑category links for translating military experience into civilian qualifications.