Maintenance Specialist IV

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Maintenance Specialist IV
• Job Title: Maintenance Specialist IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Telecommunications
• Posting Number: 12695
• Closing Date: 01/23/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16
• Salary Range: $3,409.83-$5,094.16
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift:
• 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
• Other Locations:
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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? 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.

Performs inspections, adjustments, maintenance, and repair work in accordance with recognized codes and standards on building systems for various trades associated with the assembly, installation, repairs, of doors, door locks and door hardware, including all the gates for the perimeter fencing. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs all components associated with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, carpentry, painting and electrical, to ensure proper maintenance and repair.

Demonstrates the use of hand tools and/or equipment while performing repairs or inspections. Evaluates work to be performed and determines the best method for performing maintenance and repair work.

Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building, building system or adapt it to new uses. Designs projects to conform to applicable codes and standards. Identifies necessary information such as time and physical location. Identifies necessary materials and assembly details. Ensures that the necessary tools and manpower are available to perform the work. Makes in-process inspections to ensure the job is being done properly.

Selects appropriate material to replace and repair building or building systems. Recognizes failures in the operation of the equipment. Correctly identifies the cause of the system or equipment failure and identifies the necessary corrective action.

Acts as a lead worker on construction, maintenance, or repair projects. Establishes work schedules, assigns appropriate staff, and oversees repairs or renovations needed.

Maintains safe and uninterrupted services to campus operations and programs systems. Recognizes improper operation and deterioration of the system. Establishes a need for repairs and adjustments.

Uses hand tools, power tools, and tests safety equipment as necessary.

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

May operate machinery such as backhoes, forklifts, etc. as necessary. Demonstrates the use of machinery as needed.

May train others on the proper procedures and methods for repairs or inspections. Maintains training records for staff.

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)…