TMD - Maintenance Specialist V (Region V Maintenan

About the role

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State and Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America's premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY: Performs advanced (senior-level) maintenance, renovation, restoration and alteration work at National Guard facilities in Region V (Martindale). Oversees building repairs, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning work and ensures compliance. Coordinates and oversees the work of contractors and others. The Maintenance Specialist reports to the Region V Maintenance Supervisor at Martindale and works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and oversees building repairs, renovation and restoration projects, preventative maintenance and preventive and facility maintenance.
• Coordinates and overseas contracting work on repairs and maintenance of facility.
• Examine structures, evaluates work to be performed and selects best methods of performing maintenance and repair work.
• Inspects work performed by contractors to ensure that finished projects meet both contracting compliance and adherence to building regulations.
• Examines and interpret drawings, diagrams and blueprints.
• Performs maintenance and repairs work such as plumbing, welding, electrical and mechanical work.
• Performs work on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units and components to include cleaning and changing filters.
• Performs administrative functions to track progress on contracts and to record requisitions and Planning Resource for Infrastructure Development and Evaluation (PRIDE) Web work orders.
• Documents cost of material, labor and work hours on the PRIDE Web work order system.
• Uses computers and other electronic devices to collect and report data.
• Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building or adapts it to new uses while retaining original appearance.
• Performs (PM) preventative maintenance program that contains to the building and ground maintenance. Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, systems or components.
• Maintains/replaces motors and thermostats, fixtures and facility equipment; performs electrical repairs according to according to design specifications.
• Maintains and repairs electrical systems and electrical components of machinery and equipment.
• Identifies defects and repairs/replaces faulty wiring, circuit breakers, fuses, swit

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department's Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Schedule

WORK HOURS: Tuesday - Friday, 10 hours a day, 40 hours a week