Base Pay: $24.12 Hourly
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SUMMARY: Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of Nueces County jail facilities, equipment, and building systems. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, doors, locks, security hardware, fixtures, and general building maintenance.
Because the position operates within a secure correctional facility, the employee must comply with applicable Nueces County Sheriff’s Office policies, jail security procedures, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements applicable to assigned duties. The position combines facilities maintenance responsibilities with correctional officer duties as assigned.
Applicants with a current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and prior detention facility experience are preferred. Qualified applicants without a current license may be considered, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and successful completion of required training, examination, and licensing within the timeframe established by the Sheriff’s Office and applicable law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Maintenance and Repair
Performs routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of jail facilities, equipment, and building systems, including:
Electrical
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, and related components within the employee’s authorized level of competency.
- Performs preventive maintenance and identifies electrical hazards requiring corrective action.
- Troubleshoots emergency power systems and related equipment.
- Coordinates specialized electrical work with appropriately licensed personnel when required by law or county policy.
Plumbing
- Repairs and maintains water supply lines, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, drains, and related fixtures.
- Diagnoses leaks, stoppages, pressure problems, and other plumbing failures.
- Performs preventive maintenance and responds to plumbing emergencies that may affect inmate housing or facility operations.
- Coordinates specialized plumbing work with appropriately licensed personnel when required.
Doors, Locks, and Security Hardware
- Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots jail cell doors, security doors, frames, locks, locking mechanisms, hinges, closers, latches, electronic and mechanical locking systems, door controls, sally-port doors, gates, barriers, and related equipment.
- Immediately reports damaged or malfunctioning security equipment that could compromise facility safety or security.
- Performs work on security systems only as authorized and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and training.
- Does not modify, bypass, disable, or defeat security devices except as expressly authorized by policy and within the employee’s training and authority.
General Building and Equipment Maintenance
- Performs carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, concrete, furniture, fixture, appliance, and equipment repairs.
- Performs welding and metal repairs when properly trained and authorized.
- Maintains facility grounds and exterior areas.
- Assists with emergency repairs, damage restoration, and other facility maintenance projects.
Preventive Maintenance and Documentation
- Conducts inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, and facility deficiencies.
- Diagnoses maintenance problems, determines appropriate corrective action, and completes authorized repairs safely and efficiently.
- Completes work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
- Reports unresolved maintenance issues, significant equipment failures, and conditions requiring specialized repair or additional resources.
- Coordinates with supervisors, correctional staff, contractors, and other county personnel as necessary.
Correctional and Facility Security Responsibilities
When assigned correctional duties, the employee shall:
- Maintain a safe and secure correctional environment and comply with Sheriff’s Office and jail policies and procedures.
- Follow inmate movement, escort, supervision, and access-control procedures applicable to assigned duties.
- Maintain appropriate control and supervision of inmates while performing maintenance activities.
- Assist correctional staff and respond to emergencies as directed and within the employee’s training and authority.
- Report contraband, suspicious activity, security violations, damaged property, and other conditions that may affect facility operations.
- Complete required incident reports and other documentation.
- Comply with applicable use-of-force policies and Texas law.
- Maintain professional boundaries with inmates and protect confidential facility and security information.
Tool, Equipment, and Access Control
- Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, keys, access cards, and other items brought into or used within secure areas.
- Conduct required tool inventories before entering and after leaving secure areas.
- Secure tools, equipment, chemicals, ladders, power equipment, and other potentially hazardous items when not in use.
- Immediately report missing, damaged, altered, or unaccounted-for items.
- Follow all procedures governing access to restricted areas and the use, storage, and control of security-related equipment.
Security and Confidentiality
- Protect confidential information concerning jail security systems, cameras, locks, access controls, keys, facility layouts, security procedures, inmate movement, and facility vulnerabilities.
- Disclose security-sensitive information only to authorized individuals for legitimate work-related purposes.
- Immediately report suspected security vulnerabilities, unauthorized modifications, missing keys, damaged security equipment, and other conditions that could compromise facility safety.
- Comply with all applicable Sheriff’s Office security, confidentiality, and information-handling policies.
Other Duties: Performs other related maintenance, facility support, and correctional duties as assigned, consistent with the employee’s training, qualifications, and legal authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
- Successfully complete the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office background investigation and required pre-employment screening.
- Meet applicable eligibility requirements for any correctional officer appointment and licensing required by the position.
- Be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as required by law.
- Successfully complete required medical, physical, drug, background, and other suitability screenings when applicable to the position and authorized by law or county policy.
- Complete required facility security, safety, and correctional training applicable to assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants who possess:
- A current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and eligibility for appointment.
- Previous correctional or detention facility experience.
- Experience in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, commercial, industrial, or institutional maintenance.
- Experience repairing jail doors, locks, security hardware, or access-control equipment.
- Experience in carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, or general building maintenance.
- Applicable trade certifications, licenses, or specialized training.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of correctional or detention experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered only when permitted by Nueces County policy and applicable requirements. Facilities maintenance experience is preferred.
All successful candidates must consent to a criminal background check and are required to maintain their TCOLE certification as a Corrections Officer.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT: Due to the position’s access to secure correctional areas, applicants are subject to a background investigation consistent with applicable Texas law, TCOLE requirements, and Sheriff’s Office policy.
As legally authorized and applicable, the investigation may include criminal history, employment and education verification, driving history, professional references, prior correctional or law-enforcement employment, fingerprinting, and review of relevant disciplinary history. Drug screening and other suitability examinations may also be required when applicable to the position and authorized by law or policy.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, work orders, and procedures. Ability to prepare accurate maintenance records, routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, correctional staff, coworkers, contractors, and other personnel.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, measurements, and material quantities as needed for maintenance work.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Currently Licensed Applicants
Applicants who possess a current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and remain eligible for appointment are preferred.
Applicants Without a Current License
Qualified applicants who do not possess a current license may be considered, provided they meet applicable eligibility and employment requirements.
If selected, an applicant without the required license must, as applicable:
- Successfully complete the required background investigation and meet TCOLE eligibility requirements.
- Complete required basic county jailer/correctional officer training and agency training.
- Successfully pass the applicable TCOLE licensing examination.
- Obtain and maintain the required license within the timeframe established by applicable law and the Sheriff’s Office.
Appointment, assignment to correctional duties, and continued employment are subject to applicable legal requirements and county policy. Duties requiring a license may not be performed until the employee is legally authorized to perform them.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of general building maintenance, repair methods, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems within the employee’s training and authorized level of competency.
- Ability to identify facility deficiencies, evaluate repair needs, and determine appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to safely operate applicable tools and equipment and follow manufacturer instructions, safety procedures, and applicable codes.
- Ability to recognize security-sensitive equipment and follow established procedures when performing work in a correctional environment.
Reasoning and Judgment
- Ability to diagnose practical problems and select appropriate corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow established procedures, recognize hazards, and seek assistance when a problem exceeds the employee’s training or authority.
- Ability to maintain security awareness and respond appropriately to changing conditions in a detention environment.
SPECIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The employee must comply with all Sheriff’s Office and jail security policies while performing assigned duties. Access to restricted areas, inmate contact, keys, tools, security equipment, and security systems is subject to established controls. The employee must immediately report suspected security vulnerabilities, unauthorized modifications, missing tools or keys, damaged security equipment, and other conditions that may affect facility safety or security.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
The employee is expected to:
- Complete assigned maintenance work safely, efficiently, and professionally.
- Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
- Follow applicable safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, keys, and access credentials.
- Protect confidential information and comply with facility security procedures.
- Work cooperatively with maintenance personnel, correctional staff, supervisors, and other county employees.
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training applicable to assigned duties.
- Comply with applicable county policies, OSHA requirements, building and safety codes, Texas law, TCOLE requirements, and other regulations relevant to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to carry out the essential duties of the position, with reasonable accommodations as required by law.
These functions may include:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Climbing ladders and stairs.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and reaching.
- Working in confined or restricted spaces when trained and authorized.
- Lifting, carrying, and handling tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
- Working around electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and construction materials.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Responding to emergency maintenance situations and other assigned duties within the employee’s training and authority.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in a secure correctional facility and may involve:
- Contact with inmates and correctional staff.
- Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, heat, cold, chemicals, wastewater, unpleasant odors, and potentially infectious materials or body fluids.
- Working near moving mechanical equipment, doors, gates, and other facility systems.
- Potential exposure to electrical hazards and other occupational risks associated with maintenance work.
- Confined spaces, restricted work areas, and emergency repair conditions.
- A correctional environment that may involve stressful situations and the risk of confrontational or violent behavior.•
- Irregular or extended hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-back assignments as required by operational needs.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.
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Job Post End Date -
10-25-2026
