Maintenance Specialist II

About the role

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.

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.
• Serves in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance and repair work on building systems in accordance with recognized codes and standards for various trades such as plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting and electrical.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and equipment to perform needed repairs/renovations/installations.
• Accurately processes and maintains records on work orders, projects and material requisitions.
• Operates heavy machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
• Trains others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.
• Participates and serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Requirements

Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• High School graduate, GED or relevant work experience such as masonry, carpentry, painting, performing repairs, renovations or routine preventative maintenance to buildings or residential homes.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
• Skills in preventive maintenance, inspections of buildings and building systems.
• Skills in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance/facility team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
• Skills in preventive maintenance, inspections of buildings and building systems.
• Skills in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance/facility team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
• Skills in preventive maintenance, inspections of buildings and building systems.
• Skills in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance/facility team.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
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