Maintenance Specialist III

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.

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Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist III

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 12239

Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14

Salary Range: $3,095.33-$4,594.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

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:

Denton State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: DENTON

Job Location Address: 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Other Locations: Denton

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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!

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 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,…