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TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor III - Boiler, Water Wastewater Class D Water, Class D Wastewater

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

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TDCJ - Maintenance Supervisor III - Boiler, Water Wastewater Class D Water, Class D Wastewater with Texas Department Of Criminal Justice in Navasota, paying $51,110–$52,229 a year ($24.57–$25.11 an hour). Posted Oct 3, 2026; closes Nov 3, 2026.

Pay
$51,110–$52,229 a year ($24.57–$25.11 an hour)
Location
Navasota
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice (state government)
Posted
Oct 3, 2026
Closes
Nov 3, 2026

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Job Description

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Job Duties:

Supervises and participates in boiler, water, wastewater, general maintenance, and construction work. 
Schedules and assigns projects to maintenance staff and inmate workers. 
Inspects completed work to ensure quality and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 
Coordinates assignments with other supervisors to make efficient use of staff, materials, and equipment. 
Estimates the labor hours, materials, supplies, and resources needed for projects. 
Submits requisitions and maintains reports and repair records. 
Trains and supervises inmate maintenance and construction workers. 
Maintains the security and accountability of assigned inmates. 
Performs other duties as assigned.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have a high school diploma or GED. 
You have at least two years of paid experience in boiler operations or as a certified water or wastewater plant operator; or 
You have an associate degree in engineering or a related environmental technology field; or 
You completed an accredited environmental program through a trade, technical, or U.S. military training school. 
You understand the basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities. 
You understand maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques. 
You can organize assignments, estimate project needs, and maintain accurate records. 
You can maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You already hold TCEQ Class D Water and Wastewater licenses. 
You have hands-on experience operating and maintaining boilers or treatment plants. 
You have experience supervising maintenance or construction crews. 
You have experience training and supervising inmate workers. 
You can troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate preventive and emergency repairs. 
You understand safety and regulatory requirements related to boiler, water, and wastewater operations. 
You are safety-focused, organized, dependable, and able to make sound decisions independently. 
 
Required Licensing 
 
Must possess or obtain a TCEQ Class D Water license and Class D Wastewater license within one year of employment. 
All required licenses must remain valid as a condition of continued employment.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Maintenance Supervisor III - Boiler, Water, Wastewater Class D Water, Class D Wastewater

Additional Information:

Travel

25% - Position may spend 1-5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits

No

Study Material

No

Pre-Service Training Academy Required

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position

Hazardous

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:

Kennedy Gilcrease                                                                   Kathy Chandonnet

Hiring Manager                                               OR                     Human Resources

936-291-6731                                                                             936-437-4106

Kennedy.Gilcrease@tdcj.texas.gov                                            hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED. You have at least two years of paid experience in boiler operations or as a certified water or wastewater plant operator; or You have an associate degree in engineering or a related environmental technology field; or You completed an accredited environmental program through a trade, technical, or U.S. military training school. You understand the basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities. You understand maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques. You can organize assignments, estimate project needs, and maintain accurate records. You can maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

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