Maintenance Specialist II
About The Position
Performs routine, journey-level work under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists in one or more building maintenance and construction trades, including carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and electrical work. Duties include repairing and renovating hospital buildings and residential homes; performing preventative maintenance; inspecting and maintaining building and utility systems and stationary equipment; and installing adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, and windows. The position may involve operating motorized equipment and heavy machinery, completing work orders and other records, and communicating with maintenance team members. Work is performed under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The employee may also operate a motor vehicle, make deliveries, pick up supplies, and perform other incidental tasks. The position is based at Big Spring State Hospital in Big Spring, Texas. It is a regular, full-time, nonexempt position with a day shift. Telework is not eligible. Travel may be up to 10%. Work-hour flexibility, rotating or extended shifts, overtime, and alternate shifts or locations during disaster response or continuity-of-operations activities may be required. Additional pay may be available for work performed in evenings, nights, or weekends. Applicants must pass required background, drug-screening, and registry checks. A valid Texas driver's license is required to drive a state vehicle, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Employees must comply with applicable HHSC immunization policies and state hospital procedures.
Requirements
- At least one year of work experience in electrical work, 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 inspecting 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 or in writing with members of the maintenance/facility team.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one no later than 90 days after hire to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of licensure; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
- Must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
- Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
- Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime and/or extended hours may be required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems in accordance with recognized codes and standards for applicable trades, including plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting, and electrical work.
- Perform repairs and renovations to modernize buildings and building systems or adapt them to new uses, identifying the information and locations needed to complete the work.
- Use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and safety equipment to perform repairs, renovations, and installations.
- Install adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, and windows as needed.
- Maintain and repair buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, and perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Accurately process and maintain records for work orders, projects, and material requisitions.
- Operate motorized equipment and, as necessary, heavy machinery such as backhoes and forklifts.
- Work as a team member with other maintenance shops and employees and communicate with the maintenance/facility team.
- May train others on proper repair and inspection procedures and methods.
- May operate a motor vehicle, make deliveries, and pick up supplies.
- Attend work regularly, follow directions, and perform other duties as assigned, including supporting disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Additional pay may be available for work performed in evenings, nights, and/or weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
