Maintenance Specialist I - Texas Health & Human Services Commission : Job Details

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Functional Title: Maintenance Specialist I

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 812

Closing Date: 01/31/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10

Salary Range: $2,575.83 - $3,547.58

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Applicable

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: San Angelo State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: CARLSBAD

Job Location Address: 11640 US HWY 87 N

Other Locations: San Angelo

MOS Codes:

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Brief Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Maintenance Specialist I performs routine-skilled work in repairing and maintaining state building sites and equipment at San Angelo State SLC campus.

The Maintenance Specialist I may perform duties in various maintenance controlled departments as needed for relief purposes will include some weekend, after hour callout, and shift work as needed.

The Maintenance Specialist I works under the general supervision of the department Team Leader and/or the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor.

The Maintenance Specialist must be skilled in various type painting, working both inside and outside.

The Maintenance Specialist must be skilled in mud and tape work on dry wall construction and repair

The Maintenance Specialist Performs semi-skilled carpentry work and glass installation.

The Maintenance Specialist Performs semi-skilled repairs and construction in other trade areas.

Completion of work requires use of established methods and/or techniques and decisions are varied but based on well-defined guidelines.

The Maintenance Specialist I has no financial responsibility, but is accountable for assigned property.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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.

Performs routine-skilled building maintenance work including painting repairs and other duties as needed.

Performs routine-skilled repairs and construction in other areas as needed.

Performs all types of preventive maintenance.

Drives maintenance vehicles to perform essential job duties throughout employment.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Experience in various type painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical working both inside and outside.

Experience in mud and tape work on dry wall construction and repair

Ability to perform some carpentry work and glass installation.

Ability to perform some repairs and construction in other trade areas.

Ability to use tools and equipment of the painting and maintenance trade.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

1 year of experience in building maintenance repairs.

1 year experience in various type painting, working both inside and outside is preferred.

1 year experience in mud and tape work on dry wall construction and repair is preferred.

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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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-###-####. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Nearest Major Market: San Angelo

Nearest Secondary Market: Abilene