Maintenance Supervisor - Plumbing

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Functional

Title:

Maintenance Supervisor - Plumbing
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Plant Maintenance
Posting Number: 11091
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-21
Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
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:

Kerrville State Hospital
Job Location City: KERRVILLE
Job Location Address: 721 THOMPSON DR
Other Locations: Kerrville
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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? 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.

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.

Supervises, coordinates, and assists in the installation of new plumbing fixtures, water lines, and wastewater lines, according to the National Plumbing Code, to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and patients. Examples include the assembly of pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.

Supervises, coordinates, and assists in performing preventative maintenance (PM), breakdown repairs, routine maintenance and planned maintenance on plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment to ensure fixtures are kept in like new condition. Tasks include pipe cutting, pre‑assembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components.

Checks for leaks in the gas distribution system according to code and department policies to provide a safe environment for staff and patients. Maintains all required records associated with the facility gas meter license.

Estimates time and material needed for job/work orders and assists in procurement of materials. Maintains adequate bench stock to satisfy requests and prevent excessive downtime of equipment. Maintains current knowledge of HHSC Procurement and Contracting policies and procedures to track expenditures against purchase orders and contracts. Complies with HHSC Procurement Card policies and procedures for credit card purchases. Initiates contact for small to moderate projects funded under operational budgets and maintains a relationship throughout the process of the project.

Initiates projects, builds scopes for projects, contacts vendors for…