Maintenance Specialist IV

About the role

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. The Maintenance Specialist IV performs highly advanced (senior‑level) restoration, renovation, building maintenance, and construction work in a designated skilled trade. Work involves renovation, restoration, and alteration; making inspections, adjustments, and installations; maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment dependent on the trade; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; and maintaining records. The role also supports disaster response, recovery, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work regularly and may be assigned a specific, rotating, extended, or overtime shift schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Perform inspections, adjustments, maintenance, and repair work on building systems for various trades, including assembly, installation, and repair of doors, door locks, door hardware, and perimeter fencing gates.
• Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair all components of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
• Complete carpentry, painting, and electrical tasks to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand tools and equipment while performing repairs or inspections.
• Evaluate work requirements and determine the most effective methods for maintenance and repair.
• Process paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions.
• Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or COOP activities as needed, which may involve additional shift assignments or locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including potential eligibility for additional pay for evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time‑off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement
• Additional details available on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage

Pay

Salary range: $3,409.83 – $5,094.16 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Additional pay may be earned for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Schedule

Primary shift: Day. May be required to work rotating schedules, extended shifts, overtime, or alternate shift patterns to support disaster response or COOP activation.