Maintenance Specialist II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

1d•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. 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. This is a career filled with purpose. 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.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
May be required to perform other tasks to include operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks.
May operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Performs routine, journey level work in one or more building maintenance and construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, painting, etc.
Performs repair/renovation and/or routine preventative maintenance to facility buildings and residential homes.
Makes inspections, adjustments, installations of adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, windows, etc.
Maintains and repairs buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment.
Operates 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.
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.