--- title: TDCJ Maintenance Supervisor III Plumber, Water, General description: TDCJ Maintenance Supervisor III Plumber, Water, General Maintenance, Construction, Class D Water, Class D. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/tdcj-maintenance-supervisor-iii-plumber-water-general-maintenance-construction-class-d-water-class-d-wastewater-at-texas-01a1897f-080f-7c5b-83ad-9355abc66375 date: 2026-11-13T16:36:06Z og_description: Join Texas as TDCJ Maintenance Supervisor III Plumber, Water, General Maintenance, Construction, Class D Water, Class D Wastewater. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pz2uum.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $12/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Texas sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 8 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** Texas uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay about $25,000 a year. ## Description ### 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.** **For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the** [**CAPPS**](https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/iam/accessmanagement/login.jsf?redirectionURI=https%3A%2F%2Fcapps.taleo.net%2Fcareersection%2Fex%2Fmysubmissions.ftl&TARGET=https%3A%2F%2Fcapps.taleo.net%2Fcareersection%2Fex%2Fmysubmissions.ftl) **application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.** **Job Duties:** Performs highly complex 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. Equipment repairs include but are not limited to plumbing, boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), locking mechanisms, electrical, water plant operations, wastewater plant operations, carpentry, Laundry and Food Service equipment repair, and general maintenance and construction. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. **You'd be a GOOD fit if:** You have full-time wage-earning experience in a maintenance field. You can multi-task. You are organized. You have the skills to communicate ideas and instructions clearly. **You'd be a GREAT fit if:** You completed an applicable program from a trade or technical school. You can read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications. You have plumbing or pipefitting experience. You have knowledge of basic components of boilers and water and wastewater treatment facilities. ***For the full Job Description, please click the link below:** [Maintenance Supervisor III](https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/022411.pdf) **Additional Information:** **Travel**  100% - Position may spend 16+ nights away per month **Work Site Visits**   No **Study Material**   No **Pre-Service Training Academy Required**  Yes **Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position**  Hazardous **This position has access to critical infrastructure in accordance with the Governor's executive order GA-48.** **This is a career ladder position.** Title Months of Experience Monthly Salary Maintenance Supervisor I 0-12 $3,871.51 Maintenance Supervisor II 13-24 $4,103.81 Maintenance Supervisor III 25+ $4,352.39 Maintenance Supervisor IV 48+ and HVAC License $4,903.13 Apply once annually for multiple related positions through this posting. Indicate your desired roles and locations using the Statement of Availability in the application. Qualified applications are valid for one year (from the date of submission) and require yearly renewal if over a year old. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews as positions become available. Applicants not meeting the requirements will be notified by email. *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:**   Timothy Oquinn  Precious.gatewood@tdcj.texas.gov Hiring Manager **OR** Human Resources 936-437-7318 936-437-4061                                    **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** Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, [Military Crosswalk Guide](https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf). The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: [http://www.texasskillstowork.com](http://www.texasskillstowork.com/), [http://www.onetonline.org](http://www.onetonline.org/), or [www.careeronestop.org](http://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. ## Skills - Construction - HVAC - Plant Operations - Locking Mechanisms - Military Experience - Water and Wastewater Treatment - Laundry Services - Initiative - General Maintenance and Repair - Wastewater - Supervisory Skills - Equipment Repair and Maintenance - Boilers - Food Service Equipment - Assertiveness - Maintenance ## Related - [More jobs at Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Supervisor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-supervisor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 235227 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27327 jobs - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26973 jobs - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 819 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 235227 jobs - [Austin, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/austin?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27327 jobs - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26973 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)