Maintenance Specialist III — Senior Multi-Trade Pro

Texas Health and Human Services; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III for the Plant Maintenance Department at the Big Spring State Hospital. The role covers complex building maintenance across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and other trades, with responsibilities to inspect, repair, and document work while supporting disaster response.

Experience in maintenance across multiple trades, valid driving license, and ability to work evenings or weekends as needed are required.

Qualifications

• Trade or vocational training or experience in one or more trades listed in the requirements.
• Minimum two years of construction/maintenance experience with at least one trade plus six months in two additional trades.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair building systems and equipment to meet codes.
• Operate hand and power tools following safety instructions.
• Plan and execute repairs or upgrades including estimating materials and labor and ordering supplies.
• Maintain records on work orders, projects, and materials requisitions.
• Operate heavy machinery such as backhoes and forklifts as needed.
• Provide training to colleagues on repair procedures and maintenance techniques.
• Participate in disaster response or continuity-of-operations activities; may involve alternate shifts/locations.
• Assist in operating company vehicle and making deliveries or pickups as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical distribution

Plumbing

HVAC

Tools proficiency

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Vocational training in trades

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III for the Plant Maintenance Department at the Big Spring State Hospital. The role covers complex building maintenance across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and other trades, with responsibilities to inspect, repair, and document work while supporting disaster response.

Experience in maintenance across multiple trades, valid driving license, and ability to work evenings or weekends as needed are required.