Maintenance Supervisor I - Farm Shop - Combine - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division (041223)

  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Navasota, Texas
  • Full Time

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex supervisory maintenance work in farm shop operations. Work involves planning,

assigning, and scheduling staff for the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent

judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Plans, schedules, and oversees maintenance, repair, and fabrication work for farm equipment,

heavy equipment, automobiles, and trucks; and assists in maintaining adequate inventories of

various expendable items.

B. Assists in the execution of an audit program for the internal control structure of farm shops;

assists in coordinating and maintaining filing and record keeping systems; and prepares reports

and maintains records of repairs.

C. Ensures safety measures are implemented and maintained; conducts monthly safety meetings

for employees and inmates; and instructs employees and inmates in farm shop policies and

procedures.

D. Supervises inmates in the maintenance and repair of equipment.

E. 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. Experience with maintenance and repair of diesel or gas-burning equipment or farm

implements preferred.

  1. Farm equipment maintenance and repair experience preferred.

  2. Must have or be able to obtain a current Environmental Protection Agency approved Type

609 Universal Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification within six months of

employment date.

Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position.

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency

Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure

to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment.

Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an

employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

  2. 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 in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems such as hydraulics,

electronics, and major and minor engine and transmission components, with emphasis on

farm equipment, including implements.

  1. Skill to diagnose mechanical problems of various pieces of equipment and instruct the

proper repair.

  1. Skill in the use of metallurgy and welding techniques to include mig, stick, and

oxygen/acetylene, for the repair and limited fabrication of equipment.

  1. Skill in inventory control methods and the operation of computers.

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

  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 to train and supervise 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 or

intermittent noise, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, 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, dolly, farm

equipment, diagnostic shop tools, and automobile

Job ID: 521934121
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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