Maintenance Specialist II Painter

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPSMexia, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Performs routine, journey level work, under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists, in one or more building maintenance and construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, painting, etc., repair/renovation and/or routine preventative maintenance to facility buildings and residential homes. Work involves making inspections, adjustments, installations of adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, windows, etc., maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade involved and operating motorized equipment. Completes paperwork and maintains work order records. Communicates verbally and in writing, possibly using electronic equipment. Works as a team member with other shops and employees. May be required to perform other tasks to include operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

  • High School graduate, GED or relevant work experience such as masonry, carpentry, painting, performing repairs, renovations or routine preventative maintenance to buildings or residential homes.
  • Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.
  • Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
  • Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
  • Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
  • Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
  • Skill in preventive maintenance, inspections of buildings and building systems.
  • Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
  • Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance/facility team.

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine, journey level work, under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists, in one or more building maintenance and construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, painting, etc., repair/renovation and/or routine preventative maintenance to facility buildings and residential homes.
  • Work involves making inspections, adjustments, installations of adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, windows, etc., maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade involved and operating motorized equipment.
  • Completes paperwork and maintains work order records.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing, possibly using electronic equipment.
  • Works as a team member with other shops and employees.
  • May be required to perform other tasks to include operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks.
  • Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance and repair work on building systems in accordance with recognized codes and standards for various trades such as plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting and electrical.
  • Uses hand tools or equipment while performing repairs or inspections.
  • Follows directions in performance of duties.
  • Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building, building system or adapt it to new uses.
  • Identifies necessary information such as time required to perform repair/renovation and physical location of necessary repair/renovation.
  • Uses hand tools, power tools, test and safety equipment as necessary to perform needed repairs/renovations/installations.
  • Accurately process and maintain records on work orders, projects and material requisitions.
  • May operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
  • May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.
  • Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
  • a defined benefit pension plan
  • generous time off benefits
  • numerous opportunities for career advancement
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