Maintenance Specialist II

Overview

Date:
Feb 5, 2026

Location:

VERNON, 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. 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.

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Functional

Title:

Maintenance Specialist II

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Develop Mntl Education

Posting Number: 13601

Closing Date: 02/19/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13

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

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

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:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

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Groundskeeping Department

• 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. 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 methods for repairs or inspections.
• 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.

• Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems
• Knowledge of industrial safety, fire, and safety regulations
• Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, sanitation, refrigeration, and/or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations.
• Skill in preventive maintenance, inspections of buildings and building systems.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and equipment
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing with other members of the maintenance/facility team.

Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

One (1) year of work experience in electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical equipment, locksmithing, painting, motor vehicle maintenance, grounds keeping, equipment maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, welding, or electronic cabling. Completion of trade school in any of the above may be substituted for experience.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime…