Plant Maintenance Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • TX

90d • $4,801 - $7,761

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 Plant Maintenance Manager performs routine technical, managerial, and complex project management work, directing projects and activities of the physical plant of the facility. Accountable for the effective and efficient management and delivery of maintenance activities. Work involves planning, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising all facility utility services, grounds and buildings, equipment maintenance and repairs, including small construction projects, vehicle operations, and repairs and maintenance, including replacement scheduling. Supervises and manages small construction projects, inspections, renovations, maintenance, and operational maintenance functions supporting the facility. Serves as the primary point of contact relating to construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, Life Safety Code and similarly recognized codes and standards. Prepares reports as required. This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to physical plant maintenance or architectural construction.
• Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to physical plant maintenance.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in plant maintenance operations, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, roads and grounds, and motor pool.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code standards and regulations.
• Knowledge in developing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of CAFM (Computer Assisted Facilities Management) or other electronic facility management programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements policies, procedures, and performance standards for physical plant operations of a large State facility.
• Coordinates, supervises, and provides leadership to a fully staffed and trained maintenance department.
• Plans, schedules, and oversees capital construction, preventive/unscheduled maintenance, building repairs, renovations, or restoration projects.
• Inspects buildings for various construction, environmental, utilization, safety, appearance, and health and sanitation standards.
• Develops reports and uses data in driving improvements, monitoring effective and efficient service delivery.
• Implements and monitors a safety program within the maintenance department.
• Participates in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree