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 inmates. 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, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, (HVAC) and refrigeration work 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. Four years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems and equipment.
or
an associate’s degree in HVAC or Refrigeration from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment
or
completion of a program in HVAC or Refrigeration from a trade or technical school accredited by the CHEA or the USDE and three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment, or by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
or
completion of a program in HVAC or Refrigeration from a U.S Military Technical training school and three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment.
3. Experience in the installation of HVAC or refrigeration preferred.
4. Experience in the supervision of inmates preferred.
5. Current Environmental Protection Agency approved Universal Refrigerant Containment Certification.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment.
2. Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
8. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
11. Skill in the use of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, tools, and test equipment.
12. Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, crawl, twist, 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, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, 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, refrigeration test gauges, refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, oxygen and acetylene torches, welding machines, drill motors, grinders, miscellaneous hand tools, telephone, 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]
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
