Maintenance Specialist IV

Department of Public Safety•Big Spring, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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 with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
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.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Nice To Haves

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 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 organize preventive 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 orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance and facility team.

Responsibilities

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 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.
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.