TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor III - Farm Shop

About the role

As a Maintenance Supervisor III, you will supervise and coordinate maintenance, repair, construction, and facility support activities to ensure TDCJ facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

Additional details: 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, assign, and inspect maintenance and construction work.
• Plan and prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Direct and monitor the work of maintenance employees and assigned inmate workers.
• Ensure work assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and according to TDCJ policies and procedures.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, work areas, and completed maintenance projects.
• Identify maintenance problems and determine appropriate repair or corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and work assignments with other departments and supervisors.
• Estimate labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and other resources required for projects.
• Request and coordinate materials, parts, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accountability of state-issued tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, secured, and accounted for.
• Perform or assist with hands-on maintenance and repair activities as needed.
• Supervise and train employees and inmate workers in proper work methods, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Monitor inmate workers and ensure they remain in assigned work areas and follow established security and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, inventories, and other required documentation.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and assist with resolving urgent facility needs.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, unit administration, and other TDCJ departments when necessary.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable TDCJ policies, safety requirements, building codes, and established standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, functionality, and compliance with specifications.
• Promote a safe, professional, and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have experience performing or supervising maintenance, construction, repair, or facility operations.
• Are dependable and take pride in maintaining a safe and functional work environment.
• Can communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors, and inmate workers.
• Are comfortable working with tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Can organize daily work assignments and adjust priorities when unexpected problems arise.
• Follow safety rules, TDCJ policies, and established procedures.
• Can accurately complete required documentation and maintain records.
• Are able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Are willing to perform hands-on work when necessary.
• Can maintain professionalism when working in a correctional environment.
• Understand the importance of security, accountability, and supervision when working with inmate labor.
• Are willing to learn new equipment, procedures, and maintenance practices.
• Have strong leadership skills and can effectively supervise a diverse maintenance workforce.
• Have extensive experience in general maintenance,