Maintenance Specialist V

2 months ago


Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs advanced (senior-level) restoration, renovation, building maintenance and construction work in a designated skilled trade. Work involves renovation, restoration, alteration, making inspections, adjustments, installations, maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment, dependent on the trade and operating motorized equipment, requisitioning material and supplies; and maintaining records. Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions. Acts as lead worker, providing training and guidance to others; assigns, and/or prioritizes workload. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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. Essential Job Functions:
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 and provides direction to others 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.

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

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

Operates and maintains motorized vehicles and equipment.

Provides inspections on work performed by contractors to ensure contract compliance.

Completes requisitions for materials and equipment, maintains records of the materials used, calculates the amount of materials needed and the cost of labor, and orders parts and supplies needed to complete work orders.

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 Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operations of buildings, building systems and grounds

Maintains, assembles, installs, repairs, all doors, door locks and door hardware, including all the gates for the permeator fencing; may work with outside vendors when applicable

Maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repair all components associated with the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems; may work with outside vendors when applicable

Knowledge of industrial safety, fire and safety regulations

Skills in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment

Skills in preventative maintenance and inspections of buildings and building systems

Ability to perform maintenance, follow instructions, and estimate materials

Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings, building and utility systems

Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, or sketches

Ability to organize preventive maintenance programs

Ability to provide direction to others

Ability to work independently or with a team

Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and other facility staff

Ability to solve problems, make decisions and use good judgment

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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