JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly advanced supervisory maintenance and construction work. Work involves
overseeing maintenance and construction staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state
facilities and equipment. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Oversees, supervises, inspects, schedules, assigns, prioritizes, and participates in general
maintenance and construction work; coordinates work assignments with other supervisors to
ensure efficient use of resources; and provides technical expertise.
B. Oversees the preparation of estimates for work hours, materials, and resources required for
projects; approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies; and prepares reports
and maintains records of repairs.
C. Trains and supervises inmate maintenance and construction workers; and ensures compliance
with applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
D. Assists in maintaining the security of assigned inmates.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Six years full-time, wage-earning facilities maintenance, construction, or facilities
maintenance administration experience. Courses in a maintenance- or construction-related
field from a trade or technical school accredited by an organization recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of
Education (USDE) may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution
of two years or graduation from a program in a maintenance or construction-related field from a U.S.
military technical training school may be substituted for two years of the required
experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of inmates preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of framing, forming, and finish carpentry, welding various metals, and sheet
metal duct work.
2. Knowledge of building construction practices, methods, procedures, materials, plans, and
specifications.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, codes, and safety
requirements.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications.
6. Skill in the use of carpentry, welding, and sheet metal tools and equipment.
7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
12. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
13. Skill to train and supervise others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull,
bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read,
speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor
vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone,
working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill,
excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, slippery or uneven
walking surfaces, working on ladders or scaffolding, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, hammer, drill, hand saw, electric saw, grinders, wrenches, files, air guns, air compressor, welding equipment, oxygen, acetylene torch, sheet metal fabrication equipment, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of
employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties
performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a
condition of employment.*
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions
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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.