THC - Maintenance Specialist (Maintenance Speciali

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107309andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionPlease note: This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for telework. JOB OBJECTIVE: Performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance, construction and grounds work for the First Capitol of Texas State Historic Site of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and landscape, maintaining and repairing grounds and structures, maintaining tools, supplies and equipment in good repair. Work includes general custodial duties, cleaning, maintaining and repairing site facilities, buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; organizing and maintaining an on-site maintenance workshop and maintaining records. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Perform daily and seasonal grounds keeping work, such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges and branches, fertilizing and watering trees and shrubs; removal of debris, trash and weeds, and removal of trees and branches that may pose hazards.Perform site pest management for grounds and trees. Applies pesticides, fungicides, and/or herbicides using proper equipment and approved methodologies. Performs basic custodial work and maintenance as described in the maintenance plan.Perform preventative and regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and grounds keeping equipment such as lawn tractors, weed-eaters and hedge trimmers.Maintain and care for state vehicles. Schedule maintenance work to be done according to the vehicles mechanical warranty guide.Receive requests for maintenance and repairs and schedules and completes the maintenance and repair work.Identify maintenance issues and create plans to fix problems. Communicates concerns and recommendations promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor.Document, photograph as necessary, and maintain records on all work projects, maintenance, chemical applications, and off-site equipment repairs.Perform minor building maintenance: i.e. changes light bulbs, repairs minor structural damage and replaces safety lighting (both inside and out).Perform carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of non-historic buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture; works on historic buildings as directed by staff architects and with the supervision of the site manager.Maintain and repair electrical outlets, switches, fixtures, and accessories and splices wires and cables.Perform maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical.Perform basic custodial work and maintenance as described in the maintenance plan.Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop so that lawn, garden and building maintenance equipment are stored in a safe, secure environment which is conducive to sites work and repair needs.Performs inspections of and maintains and operates equipment and tools according to site safety guidelines.Provide general assistance, information, and direction to site visitors.Participate in special event preparations and activities, including but not limited to setting up and taking down tables, chairs, parking signage and security.Perform site safety and emergency preparedness meetings and inspections and performs training as needed. Attends State Office of Risk Management (SORM) training as necessary.Calculate material and labor costs for maintenance projects. Attend staff meetings. Supervise community service volunteers, TDCJ work crews, grounds volunteers, and monitors contractual workers. Keeps the immediate supervisor and site manager app ised of all maintenance activities. Work with THC staff architects and with contractual maintenance as needed.May train others.Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a senior high school or the equivalent;Minimum three years work experience in construction, maintenance and repair work;The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure; Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Required to travel up to 10% of the work period. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education supplemented by vocational training in a designated trade;Experience with historic structure general maintenance, renovation and restoration; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of general techniques in maintenance and custodial duties;Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, gardens, fruit and ornamental trees and lawns;Knowledge of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides;Knowledge of hand and power tools, equipment operation and maintenance shop safety;Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of buildings, equipment and utility systems;Knowledge of building materials and fire and safety regulations;Effective verbal and written communication, human relations and organizational skills;Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people;Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail;Ability to prioritize and attend to multiple projects and responsi