Maintenance Specialist IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Waco, TX

6d•$3,410 - $5,094•Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. 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, and alteration; making inspections, adjustments, and installations; maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment dependent on the trade; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; and maintaining records. Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and materials requisitions. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): • 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 in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. • 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 gates, for the perimeter fencing. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all components associated with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. Completes 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 materials to replace and repair buildings 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 materials requisitions. • May operate machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary. Demonstrates the use of machinery as needed. • May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections. Maintains training records for staff. • Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

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, groundskeeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, electronic cabling, or any combination of the trades when combined would total three (3) years.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must be able to drive state vehicles and golf carts.
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, and 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.
Waco Center for Youth applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operations of buildings, building systems, and grounds.
Knowledge of electronics, boilers, painting, plastering, 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 testing equipment.
Skill in preventative maintenance and inspections of buildings and building systems.
Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and estimate materials; to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building and utility systems.
Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
Ability to organize preventative maintenance programs.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and other facility staff.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and use good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other members of the maintenance and facility team.

Responsibilities

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) restoration, renovation, building maintenance, and construction work in a designated skilled trade.
Work involves renovation, restoration, and alteration; making inspections, adjustments, and installations; maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment dependent on the trade; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; and maintaining records.
Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and materials requisitions.
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 gates, for the perimeter fencing.
Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all components associated with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
Completes 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 materials to replace and repair buildings 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 materials requisitions.
May operate machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
Demonstrates the use of machinery as needed.
May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.
Maintains training records for staff.
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.
May be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.