Maintenance Specialist IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

97d • $4,094 - $4,837 • Remote

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 IV performs highly advanced (senior level) restoration, renovation, building maintenance and construction work in a designated skilled trade. Work involves renovation, restoration, alteration, making inspections, adjustments, installations, maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade and operating motorized equipment, requisitioning material, and supplies; and maintaining records. Process paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in construction, maintenance, or equipment/vehicle repair work such as: electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, motor vehicle maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, electronic cabling or any combination of those trades that combined would be three (3) years.
• 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).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance, and repair work in accordance with recognized codes and standards on building systems for various trades associated with the assembly, installation, repairs, of doors, door locks and door hardware, including all the gates for the perimeter fencing.
• Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all components associated with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, carpentry, painting and electrical, to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrates the use of hand tools and/or equipment while performing repairs or inspections.
• Evaluates work to be performed and determines the best method for performing maintenance and repair work.
• Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building, building system or adapt it to new uses.
• Designs projects to conform to applicable codes and standards.
• Identifies necessary information such as time and physical location.
• Identifies necessary materials and assembly details.
• Ensures that the necessary tools and manpower are available to perform the work.
• Makes in-process inspections to ensure the job is being done properly.
• Selects appropriate material to replace and repair building or building systems.
• Recognizes failures in the operation of the equipment.
• Correctly identifies the cause of the system or equipment failure and identifies the necessary corrective action.
• Acts as a lead worker on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
• Establishes work schedules, assigns appropriate staff, and oversees repairs or renovations needed.
• Maintains safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems.
• Recognizes improper operation and deterioration of the system.
• Establishes a need for repairs and adjustments.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and tests safety equipment as necessary.
• Accurately processes paperwork and maintains records on work orders, projects and material requisitions.
• May operate machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
• May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs