Maintenance Supervisor III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Mexia, TX

1d•Onsite

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. 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. The Maintenance Supervisor III performs advanced (senior-level) supervisory maintenance and construction work administering the daily operations and activities of the Maintenance Department for the hospital. Work involves supervising maintenance staff, scheduling and assigning work, requisitioning materials, and supplies, estimating job work hours and materials required for projects, maintenance and repair as well as preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating activities with other maintenance and ancillary supervisors. This role oversees contractual work performed by contractors and ensures work is verified and invoices are submitted in a timely manner. The supervisor works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initial response, decision making, and independent judgment of proactive, reactive, and emergent work. This position also involves 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, which may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Acceptable knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Grounds, and Life Safety Equipment Systems, including familiarity with NFPA Codes and Standards, ADA Standards, and The Joint Commission.
Knowledge of or familiarity with employee performance management and display an advanced level of leadership with knowledge of customer-based service and relations to endorse business etiquette.
Skills in customer service principles and satisfaction.
Skills in the use of tools and equipment, in prioritizing work schedules, and in monitoring and inspecting the work performed by staff and contractors.
Ability to read, interpret, and identify life safety code citations, blueprints, and system applications.
Ability to work extended under stressful and/or non-favorable conditions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, AutoCAD drawings, maps, and NFPA codebooks.
Ability to process information through analysis, assessment, evaluation, and ability to train technical employees, hospital staff, and contractors on policies and procedures.
Ability to use and practice sound judgment and advocate team building and teamwork practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, vendors, and hospital staff.
Ability to effectively supervise crews and or work in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Ability to lead, manage, and direct employee activity in a professional manner to meet the mission and goals of the hospital.
Ability to analyze and review the completed general maintenance work orders, as assigned, in a timely manner.
Non-Commercial Political Certified Applicator License (to include weed control, lawn and ornamental, pest control and termite).
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.
Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
Experience in general construction work.
Experience in maintenance work.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in a designated trade is preferred.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
Supervises and oversees maintenance and construction staff.
Schedules and assigns work based on prioritized life safety code requirements to ensure code compliance.
Requests materials and supplies as required for assigned construction projects, estimates work hours and materials cost required for projects.
Coordinates all assigned work activities with Maintenance Facility supervisors.
Performs cost analysis, resource assessments and estimates, and plans and/or coordinates with Assistant Director of Maintenance on repairs to all mechanical equipment.
Supervises preventive maintenance procedures and daily work order submissions via Computer Facility Aided Management (CAFM) on HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Grounds, and Life Safety Equipment Systems.
Supervises structural and cosmetic repairs to buildings to facilitate uninterrupted service and ensures safe and reliable operation of equipment by testing, inspecting, and ensuring assigned staff perform required preventative maintenance.
Supervises contractor repairs, modifications, and services of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation as specified by NFPA standards and/or manufacturer’s recommendations.
Monitors contractors working on facility grounds with end-of-day work verifications to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Works collaboratively with Maintenance and Construction Projects Manager to validate that work is done within cost and the time constraints as specified by the contract.
Actively involved in the vetting process for future construction projects by reviewing performance history of bidding vendors, product and material analysis for quality control, and bid pricing.
Performs other tasks as needed to meet the needs of the facility(s), including irregular work hours (e.g. weekends, holidays and/or emergency conditions).
Responsible for working on-call hours to ensure facility maintenance needs are met on a 24/7/365 basis.
Accounts for personnel/state issued tool inventory by following departmental procedures during and after each project to ensure patient safety.
Monitors assigned personnel for proficiency and safe utilization of tools and equipment necessary to perform their duties.
Ensures all direct-report staff maintain mandatory and specialty training as required by their trades and all HHSC agency mandated training is maintained at 100%.
Conducts performance reviews and evaluations of assigned staff.
Monitors and addresses conduct, behavior and performance deficiencies as necessary.
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.