TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III - Plumber

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and construction inmate staff.
• Supervise installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment.
• Handle equipment repairs including plumbing, boilers, HVAC, locking mechanisms, electrical, water plant operations, wastewater plant operations, carpentry, laundry and food service equipment repair, and general maintenance and construction.
• Work under minimal supervision, using initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Outside applicants must submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
• To receive military preference, provide proof by attaching required documentation (e.g., Military Occupation Specialty Codes).

Qualifications

Full‑time wage‑earning experience in a maintenance field; ability to multi‑task; organized; able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly.

Skills

• Completion of an applicable trade or technical school program.
• 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
• Maintenance Supervisor IV – 48+ months experience and HVAC license: $4,903.13 per month

Schedule

• Travel required 100% of the time.
• May spend 16+ nights away from home per month.

Contact: John Kennard (Hiring Manager) – 936-437-7294 – John.Kennard@tdcj.texas.gov; Precious Gate