Maintenance Specialist II

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Wichita Falls, TX

12d•$2,953 - $4,366•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist II performs routine, journey-level work under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists in one or more building maintenance and construction trades. Work includes repair, renovation, and preventative maintenance for hospital buildings and residential homes, including inspections, adjustments, and installations of adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, and windows. The role also involves maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, depending on the trade, and operating motorized equipment. The employee completes paperwork, maintains work-order records, communicates verbally and in writing, and works as a team member with other shops and employees. Other incidental tasks may include operating a motor vehicle, making deliveries, and picking up supplies. The position works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is based at Wichita Falls State Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. It is a full-time, regular, nonexempt position on the day shift and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be required up to 10%. The role may require flexibility in work hours, rotating schedules, overtime, or extended shifts. Employees may also support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation, which may require a different shift pattern or work location. Applicants must pass required pre-employment checks, including a fingerprint criminal background check, drug screen, and registry checks. Employees must comply with applicable HHSC immunization policies and state hospital procedures. A valid Texas driver's license is required, or must be obtained within 90 days after hire, to drive a state vehicle.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, motor vehicle maintenance, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or electronic cabling; completion of trade school in one of these areas may substitute for experience.
Knowledge of building maintenance and plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
Knowledge of industrial safety, fire, and safety regulations.
Skill in preventive maintenance and inspection of buildings and building systems.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to perform maintenance, follow instructions, and interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with maintenance and facility team members.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire to drive a state vehicle; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems in accordance with recognized codes and standards across trades such as plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting, and electrical work.
Perform repairs and renovations to modernize buildings or building systems or adapt them to new uses, identifying the required repair information, location, and estimated time.
Use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and safety equipment to perform repairs, renovations, and installations.
Complete and maintain accurate work-order, project, and material-requisition records.
Operate heavy machinery, such as backhoes and forklifts, when necessary.
May train others in proper repair and inspection procedures and methods.
Work with other maintenance shops and facility employees as a team member.
May operate a motor vehicle, make deliveries, and pick up supplies.
Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities when required.