Maintenance Specialist III

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, providing campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. This position performs routine moderately complex, journey level, work in one or more building maintenance and construction trades. Work involves conducting inspections, adjustments, installations, maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade and operating motorized equipment, requisitioning materials and supplies; and maintaining records. The specialist completes paperwork and maintains work order records, communicates verbally and in writing, possibly using electronic equipment, and works as a team member with other shops and employees. May be required to perform other tasks including operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks. May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operations of buildings, building systems and grounds.
Knowledge of building mechanical systems, electrical distribution systems, electronics, boilers, painting and carpentry; of building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures; welding procedures, HVAC, sanitation, and refrigeration.
Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Skill in preventative maintenance and inspections of buildings and building systems.
Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, estimate materials; to apply proper methods, techniques and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings, building and utility systems.
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions and use good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance and facility team.
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.
High School diploma, GED or relevant work experience such as masonry, carpentry, painting, performing repairs, renovations or routine preventative maintenance to buildings or residential homes.
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
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, to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
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.
Selects appropriate material to replace and repair building or building systems.
Assists in identifying the causes of system or equipment failure.
Calculates material and labor costs and orders parts and supplies to properly make the necessary repairs.
Maintains safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems.
Uses hand tools, power tools, and tests safety equipment as necessary.
Accurately completes and maintains 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.
Operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks.
Requisitioning materials and supplies.
Maintaining records.
Completing paperwork and maintaining work order records.
Communicating verbally and in writing, possibly using electronic equipment.
Working as a team member with other shops and employees.