• PDate 052725 027564 Location of vacancy: Region II Maintenance/Palestine • This website contains only partial information regarding this job posting and application procedures. • For complete information regarding minimum qualification requirements, availability of study material, work site visits and TDCJ application instructions, go to www.tdcj.texas.gov. Click on EMPLOYMENT and JOB SEARCH. When applying for this position, please reference TDCJ Job Posting No. 022511NC.
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY Performs highly advanced supervisory maintenance and construction work. Work involves overseeing maintenance and construction staff involved in the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Oversees, supervises, inspects, schedules, assigns, prioritizes, and participates in general maintenance, construction, and plumbing work to include preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; coordinates work assignments with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources; and provides technical expertise. B. Oversees the preparation of estimates for work hours, materials, and resources required for projects; approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies; and prepares reports and maintains records of repairs. C. Trains and supervises offender maintenance and construction workers; and ensures compliance with applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards. D. Assists in maintaining security of assigned offenders. • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training • Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. • Six years full-time, wage-earning plumbing, pipefitting, or pipe welding experience. • Plumbing license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners preferred. • Experience in the supervision of offenders preferred. Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers (BPAT) license and Customer Service Inspectors (CSI) license within 24 months of employment date. Must maintain valid license(s) 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 • Knowledge of maintenance and construction codes, regulations, and standards. • Knowledge of building construction practices, methods, procedures, materials, plans, and specifications. • Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting procedures. • Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. • Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. • Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. • Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. • Skill in problem-solving techniques. • Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. • Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. • Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. • Skill to interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications for conformance to plumbing codes. • Skill in the use of plumbing tools and equipment. • Skill to train and supervise the work of others. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, 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 heat, cold, humidity, dampness, and chill, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, silica, asbestos, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibration, working with hands in water, working below ground, 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, pipe threading machine, micrometer, thread gauge, dolly, and automobile.
See More Details >>Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Palestine, TX typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections indicating a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Palestine earn an average of $748 per week, with experienced plumbers earning up to $963.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
