Program Supervisor V - Assistant Plant Manager

Overview

Career Opportunities:
Program Supervisor V - Assistant Plant Manager (17195). Posting  - Health & Human Services Comm - Plant Maintenance - Installation, Repair, and Maintenance - Austin State Supported Living Center - Not Eligible for Telework - Salary: $4,523.16-$7,253.83 per month.

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS.

Functional

Title:

Program Supervisor V - Assistant Plant Manager

Job Title: Prg Supv IV - Asst Plant Mgr

Agen​cy: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 17195

Closing Date: 06/27/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $7,253.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Austin State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST

Other Locations: None

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• The Program Supervisor IV (Assistant Plant Manager) performs highly complex supervisory and technical maintenance work, developing schedules and coordinating and evaluating activities to ensure facility goals and objectives are met.
• Supervises and evaluates maintenance repair programs, small construction projects, and the maintenance and repair of machines and equipment.
• Serves as an authority on all applicable codes and regulations (Fire, Life Safety, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical) to ensure safety and accreditation standards.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of others; assumes duties of the Plant Manager in their absence; works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Attends work regularly and may work a specific shift schedule, rotating schedule, extended shift, overtime, or on-call as required.

• Plans, monitors, and supervises construction projects; ensures proper resource utilization and code/compliance adherence; monitors cross-training of craft personnel for after-hours coverage.
• Develops and revises policies, procedures, and performance standards for physical plant operations.
• Oversees maintenance programs, contracts, and purchases; manages CAFM and capital projects; tracks maintenance and repairs of buildings, utility systems, equipment, and vehicles.
• Prepares reports, ensures budget adherence, and coordinates with external contractors; ensures preventive maintenance programs are performed to minimize service interruption.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response, COOP activation, or alternate shift patterns when required.

• Knowledge of HHSC Plant Maintenance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HHSC Purchasing and Contracting rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment; industry standard maintenance and construction techniques; applicable building codes and accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of protocols for working around patients with mental illness; basic computer operations; ability to use e-mail and create basic written reports and estimates; knowledge of fire and safety regulations.
• Skills in maintenance management, including scheduling and setting quality standards; ability to supervise staff; ability to interpret blueprints and lay outs; ability to maintain labor and materials records and prepare required reports; ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently.

• Must be certified to evaluate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or obtain certification within one…