Maintenance Specialist III - SH

Career Opportunities:
Maintenance Specialist III - SH

Posting —Posted on Health & Human Services Comm—Plant Maintenance—Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance—Rio Grande State Center—Not Eligible for Telework—Additional Shifts available (4)—Salary $3,000–$4,999 per month.

Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist III - SH

Job Title:

Maintenance Specialist III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 10452

Closing Date: 06/17/2026

Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14

Salary Range: $3,095.33–$4,594.50 per month

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day (Primary);
Additional

Shifts:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Telework:
Not Eligible

Travel:
Up to 10%

Employment Type:

Regular, Full time, Nonexempt

Location:

Rio Grande State Center, HARLINGEN, 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

• Attend work on a regular basis, including rotating, extended, and overtime schedules.
• Conduct inspections, adjustments, maintenance and repair work on building systems across plumbing, HVAC, welding, carpentry, painting, and electrical trade areas.
• Use hand tools and equipment safely and efficiently during repairs and inspections.
• Calculate materials and labor costs, order parts and supplies, and coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain campus operations by ensuring continuous, safe building and system functionality.
• Test safety equipment and maintain records on work orders, projects, and requisitions.
• Operate heavy machinery (e.g., backhoes, forklifts) as required.
• Provide training and guidance to peers on proper repair and inspection procedures.
• Participate in disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed.

• Knowledge of building maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical distributions, boilers, painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and safety regulations.
• Skill in hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, inspections, and estimating materials.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and sketches.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Valid Texas driver’s license required (or obtain within 90 days). Out-of-state license holders must provide a certified driving record.

• Vocational training in electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, motor vehicle maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or electronic cabling.
• Or minimum two years’ experience in construction/maintenance/vehicle repair, with at least two trades and six months in each.

• Must pass fingerprint background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aid, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE). Males 18‑25 must register with Selective Service.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old (21 for Waco Center for Youth).
• Flexibility for overtime/extended hours required.
• Compliance with immunization policy; influenza vaccination may be required or mask usage if unvaccinated.

All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided during hiring and selection for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Disability accommodations can be requested through the HHS Employee Service Center.

Applicants may need to pass background and due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify; bring I‑9 documentation on the first day.