Maintenance Supervisor III - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, General Maintenance, and Construction - Region IV Maintenance (030898) - EXTENDED

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced supervisory maintenance and construction work. Work involves overseeing 
maintenance and construction inmate staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state 
facilities and equipment; and supervising the work of inmates. Works under minimal supervision with 
considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Supervises, inspects, schedules, assigns, and participates in performing general maintenance, 
construction, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration work to include 
preventive, and emergency maintenance; coordinates work assignments with other supervisors 
to ensure efficient use of resources.

B. Prepares estimates of work hours, materials, and resources required for projects; 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of 
HVAC or refrigeration systems and equipment. 
or
an associate’s degree in HVAC or Refrigeration from a college or university accredited by 
an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by 
the United States Department of Education (USDE)
or
completion of a program in HVAC or refrigeration from a trade or technical school accredited by 
an organization recognized by the CHEA or USDE, or by the National Center for Construction 
Education and Research (NCCER) and one year 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 U.S. Military technical training school
and one year 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 Type I and Type II Refrigerant 
Recovery 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 maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

4. Skill in the use of related tools, equipment, and test instruments.

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public. 

7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

11. Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.

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,
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 
refrigeration test gauges, refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, oxygen and acetylene 
torches, welding machines, drill motors, grinders, miscellaneous hand tools, telephone, dolly, 
and automobile.

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 04/15/26.  Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**

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.

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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
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