Maintenance Specialist III - Pollok, United States - Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services

Description

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.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees.

HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments.

We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

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

Performs routine moderately complex, journey level, work in one or more building maintenance and construction trades.

Work involves conducting inspections, adjustments, installations, maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade and operating motorized equipment, requisitioning materials and supplies; and maintaining records.

Complete paperwork and maintains work order records. Communicates verbally and in writing, possibly using electronic equipment. Works as a team member with other shops and employees.

May be required to perform other task to include operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks.

May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

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.

May serve 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, to ensure proper maintenance and repair.

Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building, building system, or adapt it to new uses.
Identifies necessary information such as time required to perform repair/renovation and physical location of necessary repair/renovation.
Selects appropriate material to replace and repair building or building systems. Assists in identifying the causes of system or equipment failure. Calculates material and labor costs and orders parts and supplies to properly make the necessary repairs.
Maintains safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems
Uses hand tools, power tools, and tests safety equipment as necessary.
Accurately completes and maintains records on work orders, projects and material requisitions.
May operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary.
May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections.

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 Abilities:
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operations of buildings, building systems and grounds.

Knowledge of building mechanical systems, electrical distribution systems, electronics, boilers, painting and carpentry; of building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures; welding procedures, HVAC, sanitation, and refrigeration.

Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment
Skill in preventative maintenance and inspections of buildings and building systems.

Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, estimate materials; to apply proper methods, techniques and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings, building and utility systems.

Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions and use good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance and facility team.