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A role at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department requires a Maintenance Specialist V for advanced repair and maintenance work. The position involves supervising projects, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with agency protocols. Applicants must have significant experience in various maintenance trades and complete a series of required documentation.
Job Description - TJJD - Maintenance Specialist V - (BWD) - 50704 (00050704)
Job Description
TJJD - Maintenance Specialist V - (BWD) - 50704 ( 00050704 )
Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
Apply via Email to hrjobsrjackson@tjjd.texas.gov . Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).
PLEASE NOTE
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
BENEFITS
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov . Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work.Work involves building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration using skills in electrical, electronics, HVAC, refrigeration, finish carpentry, plumbing, auto mechanics, and painting.Performs preventive maintenance inspections of equipment, daily services, and equipment repair. In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, may supervise and direct of the maintenance department. Leads on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides leadership and direction to assigned crews to ensure timely completion of work orders and assigned projects.
Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for assigned tasks in compliance with procurement procedures; and maintains records of materials and supplies used.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
Performs advanced skilled repairs to systems equipment such as plumbing, masonry, welding, carpentry, electronic, electric, and HVAC.
Performs inspections of equipment, operating machinery, systems, building accessories, and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
Designs, assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains modular furniture.
Provides on-the-job training to ensure proper procedures and policies are followed.
Assists in planning, scheduling, and supervising all assigned maintenance work to ensure completion according to TJJD policy.
May act in the capacity of the Maintenance Manager in his/her absence.
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent.Four (4) years of full-time wage earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field.
Preferred:
· One hundred (100) hours of approved and documented maintenance continuing education credits/hours in seminars, workshops, classrooms, or documented study.
· C ertification in at least one major skill field such as HVAC, plumbing, welding, or construction.
Experience and Education Substitutions:
· Vocational education may substitute for experience on a basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience.
Note:Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
Climbing ladders
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Reaching above shoulder
Dual simultaneous grasping
Walking
Standing
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Maintenance MOS Codes.
SPONSORSHIP
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.
Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services