Maintenance Specialist III

Posting 21665
-Posted
09/18/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Plant Maintenance

- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

- Brenham State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 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. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist III
Job Title:Maintenance Specialist III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Plant Maintenance
Posting Number:21665
Closing Date:10/02/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Range:$3,095.33-$4,594.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-14
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Brenham State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:BRENHAM
Job Location Address:4001 S HWY 36
Other Locations:None
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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!

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 (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. 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…