Maintenance Specialist IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Denton, TX

65d • $3,409 - $5,094 • 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 state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or relevant work experience such as masonry, carpentry, painting, performing repairs, renovations or routine preventative maintenance to buildings or residential homes.
• Vocational training in a designated trade is preferred.
• 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.
• 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 communicate effectively orally or 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, alteration, making inspections, adjustments, installations, maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment.
• Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects and material requisitions.
• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime.
• Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance and repair work in accordance with recognized codes and standards on building systems for various trades.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED