TDCJ-Maintenance Supervisor III-Boiler, Water Wast

About the role

Maintenance Supervisor III oversees boiler, water, wastewater, general maintenance, and construction work at a correctional facility. The role involves scheduling and assigning projects, inspecting work for quality and safety, coordinating with other supervisors, estimating resources, maintaining records, training and supervising inmate workers, and ensuring security and accountability of assigned inmates.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in boiler, water, wastewater, general maintenance, and construction work.
• Schedules and assigns projects to maintenance staff and inmate workers.
• Inspects completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates assignments with other supervisors to make efficient use of staff, materials, and equipment.
• Estimates the labor hours, materials, supplies, and resources needed for projects.
• Submits requisitions and maintains reports and repair records.
• Trains and supervises inmate maintenance and construction workers.
• Maintains the security and accountability of assigned inmates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of paid experience in boiler operations or as a certified water or wastewater plant operator; OR an associate degree in engineering or a related environmental technology field; OR completion of an accredited environmental program through a trade, technical, or U.S. military training school.
• Understanding of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Understanding of maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to organize assignments, estimate project needs, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Possession of TCEQ Class D Water license and Class D Wastewater license (must be obtained within one year of employment and kept valid).
• Hands‑on experience operating and maintaining boilers or treatment plants.
• Experience supervising maintenance or construction crews.
• Experience training and supervising inmate workers.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate preventive and emergency repairs.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements related to boiler, water, and wastewater operations.
• Safety‑focused, organized, dependable, and able to make sound decisions independently.

Skills

• Project scheduling and resource estimation.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Training and supervision of inmate workers.
• Safety compliance and hazard awareness.
• Communication and coordination with other supervisors.

Benefits

• Travel required – approximately 25% of time, about 15 nights away per month.
• Hazardous duty/longevity position.
• No pre‑service training academy required.
• No study material required.
• Work site visits expected.

Contact: Charles Choate (Hiring Manager) – 361-275-2075 – Charles.Choate@tdcj.texas.gov;