Maintenance Specialist II

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. The Maintenance Specialist II performs routine, journey level work, under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists, in plumbing and/or routine preventative maintenance to hospital buildings and residential homes. Work involves making inspections, adjustments, installations of plumbing systems, and stationary equipment, 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing inspections, adjustments, maintenance, and repair work on building systems in accordance with recognized codes and standards for plumbing systems.
• Uses hand tools or equipment while performing repairs or inspections.
• Performs plumbing 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.
• Accurately process and maintain records on plumbing 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.
• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or equipment/vehicle repair work as follows: electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, motor vehicle maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or electronic cabling.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.