Manager - Plant Manager

Overview

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:

Manager I - Plant Manager
Job Title: Manager I - Plant Manager
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Plant Maintenance
Posting Number: 12573
Closing Date: 01/28/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Salary Range: $5,500.00-$7,761.50
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: Exempt
Facility

Location:

Terrell State Hospital
Job Location City: TERRELL
Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN
Other Locations: Terrell
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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? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC 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 Manager I (Plant Manager) performs routine (journey-level) technical, managerial, and complex project management work. The Plant Manager directs projects and activities of the physical plant of the facility. Work involves planning, coordinating, scheduling, and supervising all facility utility services, grounds and buildings, equipment maintenance and repairs, including small construction projects, vehicle operations, and repairs and maintenance, including replacement scheduling. The Plant Manager develops work procedures and performance standards in conformance with administrative and/or professional policies.

The Plant Manager is an authority on all applicable codes and regulations including accreditation standards, Fire, Life Safety, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical. Prepares reports as required. Plans and monitors contract projects. The Plant Manager evaluates onsite work performed by contractors to ensure all measures of the contract are met according to NFPA, NEC, TAC, and Life Safety codes. Works under moderate supervision, with limited 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

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.

Coordinates, supervises, and provides leadership to and maintains a fully staffed and trained maintenance department consisting of electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, automotive mechanics, and groundskeepers. Oversees the plans, specifications, etc., for small internal construction and renovation projects, as well as selected equipment replacement.

Monitors and manages project costs to ensure that projects are completed within budget. Reviews and approves requisitions submitted to Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), supervises contract expenditure tracking, and approves credit card purchases.

Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, HHSC s Facility Support Services (FSS) Maintenance &…