TJJD Maintenance Specialist III; MCL

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work.

Maintains and repairs buildings, utility systems, vehicles, and other equipment and grounds.

May provide guidance to others on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

Works from and completes work orders to ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.

Performs maintenance, construction, and repair work such as plumbing, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical, etc. in compliance with TJJD Maintenance and Operations Manual and standard trade practices.

Performs carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.

Performs inspections of equipment, operating machinery, systems, building accessories, and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.

Identifies mechanical problems and determines how to fix problems.

Requisition s materials and supplies for assigned tasks in compliance with procurement procedures.

Assists with other jobs to ensure facility and equipment is properly maintained including grounds keeping and auto mechanics.

May assist in assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining modular furniture systems.

May train others.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.

Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field.

Six (6) additional years of full-time wage-earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field may substitute for High School diploma or equivalent.

Vocational education may substitute for experience on a basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience.

Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.

Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note:

Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

Knowledge of:

Construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.

Building materials.

Fire and safety regulations.

Building maintenance, electronics, carpentry, painting, building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures.

Skill in:

Selecting appropriate tools and equipment.

Troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.

Ability to:

Work from drawings, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Estimate materials needed and usage.

Maintain records.

Apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance…