Maintenance Specialist III

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Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist III
Job Title:Maintenance Specialist III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Plant Maintenance
Posting Number:12816
Closing Date:04/15/2026
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 10%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Big Spring State Hospital
Job Location City:BIG SPRING
Job Location Address:1901 N HIGHWAY 87
Other Locations:Big Spring

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 nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The 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.

The Maintenance Specialist III performs 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. 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. May provide training and guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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 be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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.

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. Demonstrates proper use of 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. Identifies necessary materials and assembly details.

Selects appropriate material to replace and repair building or building systems. Assists in identifying the causes of system or equipment failure. Calculates material, labor costs, and orders parts and supplies to properly make the necessary repairs.

Maintains safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems.

Tests safety equipment as necessary.

Accurately completes and maintains records on work orders, projects, and material requisitions.

May operate heavy machinery such as…