I. 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; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with
extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Oversees, supervises, inspects, schedules, assigns, prioritizes, and participates in general
maintenance, construction, and lock and detention equipment repair to include preventive,
corrective, and emergency maintenance; 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 security of assigned inmates.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. 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 lock and detention equipment maintenance and repair
experience
or
six years full-time, wage-earning electrical, electronics, or millwright experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of inmates preferred.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state
law.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of technical and mechanical engineering applications for security and detention equipment.
2. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
3. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
4. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
5. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
7. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
8. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
9. Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, 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 or intermittent noise, dust, grease, oils,
solvents, 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, telephone, key cutting
machine, hammer, pliers, crescent wrench, end wrench, socket wrench, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information
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 [email protected]
**Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 04/28/26. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**
Military Occupation Specialty Code
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
