Maintenance Specialist; Austin

Job Description - Maintenance Specialist (Austin) (827389)

Job Description

Maintenance Specialist (Austin) - ( 827389 )

Description

The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) located at 4800 N Lamar, Austin Tx 78756 . The duties of the position require in-person presence at our building. This position is located at our Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) at 4800 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78756.

We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

You are a highly motivated and professional maintenance specialist ready to join the facilities Operations and Maintenance team to provide and promote a safe and comfortable environment for agency employees. You are a self-starter skilled in all facets of commercial building maintenance, a problem solver, and a team player.

The Maintenance Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) building maintenance and construction work. Work involves maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems and stationary equipment, operating motorized equipment, requisitioning material and supplies and maintaining records. May serve as a lead worker providing directions to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Perform maintenance, construction, and repair work such as painting or mechanical work.
• Perform carpentry works such as installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures and furniture.
• Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment, utility systems and building accessories and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Calculate material and labor costs and order parts and supplies.
• Maintain records on work orders or projects.
• Assist licensed electricians in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuits.
• Assist licensed plumbers in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Four years of full-time experience in fields that provided knowledge of such trade skills as building maintenance, carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, or automotive repair.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of GED certification, plus five years of full-time experience in fields that provided knowledge of such trade skills as building maintenance, carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing or heating and air conditioning.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major (24 semester hours) in industrial arts.
• Completion of 300 clock hours of course work in building maintenance, electrical maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, or air conditioning/heating from a licensed vocational, technical, or business school.
• Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions; to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints; and to communicate with others.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

Moderate travel to and from State office buildings and thus requires a current Texas Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary:$4,225.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits