Plumber III - State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU

Career Opportunities:
Plumber III
- State Hospital
- Maximum Security Unit (MSU) (19723)

Posting 19723
-Posted
08/10/2026

- Health & Health Services Comm

- Plant Maintenance

- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

- Rio Grande State Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -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:

Plumber III
- State Hospital
- Maximum Security Unit (MSU)

Job Title:

Plumber III
Agency:Health & Health Services Comm
Department:Plant Maintenance
Posting Number:19723
Closing Date:11/08/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Range:$4,263.17-$6,779.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-20
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Center
Job Location City:HARLINGEN
Job Location Address:1401 S RANGERVILLE RD
Other Locations:None
MOS Codes: 1171,12K,3E4X1,DC,MAT,UT

Brief Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs advanced (senior-level) installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components at the facilities. Installs and repairs plumbing systems. Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots plumbing equipment. Coordinates plumbing repairs performed by others. Advises others on plumbing issues when planning maintenance projects. Participates in planning long-range plumbing maintenance programs as part of the maintenance team. Maintains and renovates plumbing systems. Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions.

Assigns work to others qualified to perform the work. Trains, coordinates, and leads the work of others in the maintenance department on projects involving plumbing work. Maintains and oversees records. Works under limited supervision of the plant manager, assistant plant manager (or other appropriate supervisor depending on facility structure), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a…