Maintenance Specialist (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) located at 4800 N Lamar, Austin Tx 78756 . The duties of the position require in-person presence at our building. This position is located at our Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) at 4800 N Lamar, Austin, TX 78756.  We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a highly motivated and professional maintenance specialist ready to join the facilities Operations and Maintenance team to provide and promote a safe and comfortable environment for agency employees. You are a self-starter skilled in all facets of commercial building maintenance, a problem solver, and a team player.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Maintenance Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) building maintenance and construction work. Work involves maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems and stationary equipment, operating motorized equipment, requisitioning material and supplies and maintaining records. May serve as a lead worker providing directions to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Perform maintenance, construction, and repair work such as painting or mechanical work.
- Perform carpentry works such as installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures and furniture.
- Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment, utility systems and building accessories and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
- Calculate material and labor costs and order parts and supplies.
- Maintain records on work orders or projects.
- Assist licensed electricians in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuits.
- Assist licensed plumbers in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and components.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Four years of full-time experience in fields that provided knowledge of such trade skills as building maintenance, carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, or automotive repair.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience
qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of GED certification, plus five years of full-time experience in fields that provided knowledge of such trade skills as building maintenance, carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing or heating and air conditioning.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major (24 semester hours) in industrial arts.
- Completion of 300 clock hours of course work in building maintenance, electrical maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, or air conditioning/heating from a licensed vocational, technical, or business school.
- Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
- Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions; to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints; and to communicate with others.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

Moderate travel to and from State office buildings and thus requires a current Texas Driver's License and proof of liability insurance.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary:$4,225.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Safety.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.