TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor I, II, III - Plumber

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

• Supervise maintenance work involving laundry equipment, kitchen and food‑service equipment, general building maintenance, and construction activities.
• Plan and assign work to maintenance staff; prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper and safe performance.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to use employees, materials, and equipment efficiently.
• Estimate projects by determining necessary labor, materials, supplies, and resources; order materials and maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and reports.
• Train and supervise inmate workers assisting with maintenance and construction while ensuring adherence to safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support the safe supervision of assigned inmates during work activities.
• Operate and troubleshoot laundry and food‑service equipment, as well as other machinery and systems related to the assigned area.
• Use test equipment, tools, and instruments to diagnose and repair issues; read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical systems, including steam and refrigeration systems used in institutional settings.
• Identify equipment issues and determine appropriate repairs through strong problem‑solving skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You'd be a GOOD fit if

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of full‑time experience in industrial laundry equipment, food‑service equipment, electrical maintenance, or mechanical facilities maintenance.
• Alternatively, trade or technical school training plus one year of related experience, or U.S. military technical training plus one year of related experience.
• Experience working with or repairing commercial and industrial equipment, with some background supervising employees or work crews.
• Strong communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks, and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to following and enforcing policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations.

You'd be a GREAT fit if

• You have extensive hands‑on experience with commercial or institutional maintenance, including industrial laundry equipment, commercial kitchen and food‑service equipment, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, refrigeration systems, steam systems, wiring, and electrical schematics.
• You are proficient in using testing equipment and diagnostic tools, showing solid technical capability and problem‑solving skills for complex maintenance needs in an institutional environment.

Additional Information

• Travel: None – position may make day trips, but no overnight trips.
• Work Site Visits: No.
• Study Material: No.
• Pre‑Service Training Academy Required: Yes.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous Duty.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

• Del Holmquist – Hiring Manager – 254‑865‑8901 ext 6281 – del.holmquist@tdcj.texas.gov
• Zilleah Ross – Human Resources – 936‑437‑3150 – hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive military preference, you must provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Refer to the Texas Veterans Commission resources and the State Auditor's Office Military Crosswalk Guide for assistance translating military experience and training into civilian qualifications.