Maintenance Specialist IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

18d•$4,095 - $5,094•Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly advanced restoration, renovation, building maintenance, and construction work in a designated skilled trade. Work includes inspecting, adjusting, installing, maintaining, and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; and processing and maintaining records for work orders, projects, and material requisitions. The position is based at Austin State Hospital and may support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require a different shift pattern or work location.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in construction, maintenance, or equipment/vehicle repair work in one or more relevant trades, including electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, vehicle or equipment maintenance, groundskeeping, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or electronic cabling.
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, and in preventive maintenance and building-system inspections.
Ability to perform maintenance, follow instructions, estimate materials, and apply appropriate methods, techniques, and procedures to repair buildings and building and utility systems.
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, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital immunization procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems and components in accordance with recognized codes and standards, including door locks and hardware, perimeter-fence gates, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, carpentry, painting, and electrical systems.
Use hand tools and equipment to perform repairs and inspections, evaluate work, and determine appropriate maintenance and repair methods.
Perform repairs and renovations to modernize buildings, building systems, or adapt them to new uses, ensuring projects conform to applicable codes and standards.
Plan projects by identifying required information, work location, materials, assembly details, tools, and manpower; conduct in-process inspections.
Select appropriate replacement materials, identify equipment or system failures and their causes, and determine corrective actions.
Lead construction, maintenance, and repair projects by establishing work schedules, assigning staff, and overseeing work.
Maintain safe, uninterrupted campus services by recognizing improper operation or deterioration and arranging necessary repairs and adjustments.
Use hand tools, power tools, and safety-testing equipment as needed.
Process paperwork and maintain accurate records for work orders, projects, and material requisitions.
Operate and demonstrate machinery such as backhoes and forklifts as necessary.
Train others in repair or inspection procedures and methods and maintain staff training records.
Attend work regularly and work assigned, rotating, extended, or overtime schedules as required.
Participate in agency disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations activities when assigned; this may require an alternate shift or location.
Perform other duties as assigned.