Maintenance Supervisor III - Farm Shop - Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division - [...]

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor III – Farm Shop – Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division – Memorial Unit (031512) Location: United States – Texas – Rosharon Job Summary Performs advanced supervisory maintenance work in farm shop operations. Oversees maintenance staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment; and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Essential Functions Oversees and participates in the implementation and maintenance of the preventive maintenance program for farm equipment, heavy equipment, automobiles, and trucks; participates in the execution of an audit program for the internal control structure of farm shops; oversees repair and fabrication of machinery and equipment using proper diagnostic and repair methods and technical parts books; and provides technical assistance regarding proper repair methods. Prepares budget requests; approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies; ensures adequate inventories of expendable items; prepares estimates of work hours, materials, and resources required for projects; oversees the maintenance of filing and record‑keeping systems; and prepares reports and maintains records of repairs. 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 farm shop policies and procedures. Supervises the work of others; and oversees the supervision of inmates in the maintenance and repair of equipment. Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, and Training Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED and three years full‑time, wage‑earning mechanical experience involving the maintenance and repair of diesel or gas‑burning equipment or farm implements. Ninety semester hours 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) with six semester hours of farm equipment repair courses. Graduation from a technical school accredited by the CHEA or by the USDE with a certificate(s) in the field of internal combustion engine maintenance or repair, or farm implement maintenance or repair and one year full‑time, wage‑earning mechanical experience involving the maintenance and repair of diesel or gas‑burning equipment or farm implements. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred. 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. Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of inventory management including procurement, stocking, sales, and control methods. Knowledge of safety procedures and applications including the management of hazardous materials. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 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 and implements. Skill to diagnose equipment mechanical problems and instruct the proper repair. Skill in the use of metallurgy and welding techniques including MIG, stick, and oxygen/acetylene for the repair and limited fabrication of equipment. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. Skill to supervise the work of others. Additional Requirements 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 used to perform essential functions includes computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, farm equipment, diagnostic shop tools, and automobile. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MAL DIVISION - MAL/OFFENDER TRANS