Maintenance Specialist IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•RICHMOND, TX

23d•$3,410 - $5,094•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist IV performs highly advanced, senior-level restoration, renovation, building maintenance, and construction work in a designated skilled trade at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. Work includes inspecting, adjusting, installing, maintaining, and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; and processing work orders, project paperwork, and material requisitions. The role supports a campus serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The position may cover work across trades such as plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting, and electrical. The specialist evaluates work and selects appropriate methods and materials, plans renovations to comply with applicable codes and standards, coordinates staff and resources as a lead worker, and helps maintain safe, uninterrupted campus operations. The role may also include training others, operating machinery, on-call coverage, overtime, extended hours, and participation in disaster response or Continuity of Operations activities. This is a full-time, regular, nonexempt position on the day shift. It is not eligible for telework, may involve travel up to 10%, and is based at 2100 Preston, Richmond, Texas. The advertised monthly salary range is $3,409.83 to $5,094.16. Applicants must pass required background, fingerprint, drug-screen, and registry checks. A valid Texas driver's license is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire if driving is required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or relevant work experience such as masonry, carpentry, painting, repairs, renovations, or routine preventive maintenance to buildings or residential homes.
Knowledge of building, building-system, and grounds repair, maintenance, and operations.
Knowledge of electronics, boilers, painting, plastering, carpentry, building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures, welding procedures, HVAC, sanitation, and refrigeration.
Knowledge of industrial safety, fire, and safety regulations.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Skill in preventive maintenance and inspection of buildings and building systems.
Ability to perform maintenance, follow instructions, estimate materials, and apply appropriate methods, techniques, and procedures for building and utility-system maintenance and repair.
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches and organize preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to supervise others and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and facility staff, solve problems, make decisions, use good judgment, and communicate effectively orally or in writing.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime, extended hours, and flexibility in work hours may be required.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug-screen, and registry checks; state supported living center employees are subject to random drug testing.
If driving is required, must have a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days after hire and meet applicable HHSC Fleet Management driving-record requirements; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in a designated trade.
For a plumber posting, a plumbing license is preferred, with a minimum of journeyman level.

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems across applicable skilled trades in accordance with recognized codes and standards.
Evaluate maintenance and repair work and determine appropriate methods and procedures.
Perform building renovations and repairs, including planning projects to meet applicable codes and standards and identifying required information, materials, assembly details, tools, and staffing.
Conduct in-process inspections to ensure repairs and renovations are performed properly.
Select suitable replacement and repair materials; identify equipment or system failures, their causes, and corrective actions.
Act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance, or repair projects by establishing schedules, assigning staff, and overseeing work.
Maintain safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems, recognizing deterioration or improper operation and identifying needed repairs and adjustments.
Use hand tools, power tools, and safety test equipment as needed.
Process and maintain accurate records for work orders, projects, and material requisitions.
Operate machinery such as backhoes and forklifts when needed and demonstrate its use.
May train others in repair and inspection procedures and maintain staff training records.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned shift schedules, and perform other duties as assigned; may provide rotating on-call coverage and work overtime or extended shifts.
Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require a different shift or work location.