Maintenance Supervisor III - Canning Plant - Terrell Unit (031215)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced supervisory maintenance and construction work in the canning plant operations.

Work involves overseeing maintenance and construction staff involved in the installation, care, and

repair of state facilities and equipment; and assigning and supervising the work of others. Works

under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent

judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees and participates in the implementation of the preventative maintenance program for

canning plant equipment and facilities; and participates in the execution of program analyses for

the internal control structure of the canning plant.

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

requisitions for materials and supplies; ensures adequate inventories of expendable items;

participates in budget preparation; prepares reports and maintains records of repairs; and

oversees the maintenance of record keeping and filing systems.

C. Ensures safety and security practices are implemented and maintained; oversees and conducts

monthly safety meetings for employees and inmates; and instructs employees and inmates in

the canning plant policies and procedures.

D. Assigns and supervises the work of others; and provides training in the repair and maintenance

of the canning plant equipment.

E. 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. Bachelor's degree 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). Major course work in Industrial Technology, Management, or a

related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the

required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college

or university on a year-for-year basis.

1. One year full-time, wage-earning general mechanics experience involving the repair and

maintenance of mechanical and electrical operated equipment

or

graduation from a technical school accredited by the CHEA or the USDE with a certificate(s)

in the field of industrial plant operations or maintenance and three years full-time, wage-earning general mechanics experience involving the repair and maintenance of mechanical

and electrical operated equipment.

1. Experience with food processing equipment preferred.

2. Experience with Westinghouse and Square D 460 V or equivalent systems preferred.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees or inmates preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the operations, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,

pneumatic, welding, and steam and water plumbing systems.

1. Knowledge of inventory management to include procurement, stocking, sales, and control

methods.

1. Knowledge of safety procedures and applications to include the management of hazardous

materials.

1. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

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

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

public.

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

2. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

3. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

1. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

2. Skill in the use of metallurgy/welding techniques to include mig, stick, and oxygen/acetylene

for the repair and limited fabrication of equipment.

1. Skill to diagnose equipment mechanical problems and instruct the proper repair.

2. Skill to train and supervise the work of others.

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 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle,

and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, 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,

humidity, excessive or intermittent noise, grease, oils, solvents, slippery or uneven walking

surfaces, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibration, 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, industrial food

processing equipment, personal protective equipment, hand and power tools, welders, pumps,

forklifts, ladders, motors, electrical systems, air, gas, water, and steam plumbing systems,

pressure vessels, diagnostic shop tools, ohm meter, testing equipment, dolly, and automobile.