Maintenance Specialist II - Painter

Overview

Date:
Feb 20, 2026

Location:

Lubbock, TX

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. 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 HHSC webpage.

Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist II – Painter

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Plant Maintenance

Posting Number: 14069

Closing Date: 03/06/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Salary Range: $2,953.25 - $4,365.66

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13

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:

Lubbock State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: LUBBOCK

Job Location Address: 3401 N UNIVERSITY AVE

Other Locations: MOS Codes: ,,1371,12C,12G,12N,12V,12W,3E2X1,3E3X1,3E4X1,3E4X3,914A,91C,91E,91J,91L,AB,AN,BM; BOSN,BU,CM,CN,DC,ENG,EO,FN,HT,MAT,MK,SN,SW

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

Performs routine, journey level work, under the guidance of experienced Maintenance Specialists, in one or more building maintenance and construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, painting, etc., repair/renovation and/or routine preventative maintenance to facility buildings and residential homes. Work involves making inspections, adjustments, installations of adaptive equipment, wheelchair ramps, safety equipment, doors, windows, etc., maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade involved and operating motorized equipment.

Completes 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 tasks to include operation of a motor vehicle, making deliveries, picking up supplies, and other incidental tasks. Works under moderate supervision with limited 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. Uses hand tools or equipment while performing repairs or inspections. Follows directions in performance of duties.

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.

Uses hand tools, power tools, test and safety equipment as necessary to perform needed repairs/renovations/installations.

Accurately process and maintain 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…