THC - Maintenance Specialist (IV) 25-1800-9

Job Description

JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform highly complex utilities and building maintenance, construction, and grounds work for the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Primary work includes the service and mechanical repair of the site's agricultural equipment and fleet. Other work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and landscape, maintaining and repairing grounds and structures, and maintaining tools 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. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain and update the cyclical maintenance plan for the historic site and non-historic buildings and grounds, ensuring its completion each year.
2. Perform daily and seasonal groundskeeping work, such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges and branches, fertilizing and watering trees and shrubs, removing debris, trash, and weeds, and removing trees and branches that may pose hazards.
3. 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.
4. Perform preventative and regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and grounds-keeping equipment, such as lawn tractors, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers.
5. Maintain and care for state vehicles. Schedule maintenance work according to the vehicle's mechanical warranty guide.
6. Receive requests for maintenance and repairs and schedules and complete the maintenance and repair work.
7. Identify maintenance issues and create plans to fix problems. Communicate concerns and recommendations promptly to the site manager.
8. Maintain records and prepare reports. Document, photograph, and maintain records on all work projects, maintenance, chemical applications, and equipment repairs.
9. Perform minor building maintenance, such as changing light bulbs, repairing minor structural damage, and replacing safety lighting.
10. Perform carpentry work, such as installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining non-historic buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.
11. Maintain and repair electrical outlets, switches, fixtures, accessories, and wire and cable splices.
12. Perform maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical.
13. Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop so that lawn, garden, and building maintenance equipment is stored in a safe, secure environment conducive to the site's work and repair needs.
14. Perform inspections of and maintain and operate equipment and tools according to site safety guidelines.
15. Provide general assistance, information, and direction to site visitors; conduct occasional visitor sales using the Point of Sale (POS) program; answer phones and take messages, as necessary.
16. Participate in special event preparations and activities, including but not limited to setting up and taking down tables, chairs, parking signage, and security.
17. Perform site safety and emergency preparedness meetings and inspections and perform training as needed.
18. Attend State Office of Risk Management (SORM) training, as necessary.
19. Calculate material and labor costs for maintenance projects. Develops purchase estimates for grounds and building maintenance and orders parts and supplies once approved.
20. Attend staff meetings. Supervise community service volunteers and other grounds volunteers and monitor contractual workers. Keep the site manager apprised of all maintenance activities.
21. Work with THC staff architects and provide photos and reports as requested. Work closely with contractual maintenance as needed.
22. May train, lead, assign, and/or prioritize the work of others.
23. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
24. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

• Graduation from a senior high school or the equivalent;
• Minimum four years of work experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work;
• Experience in equipment and vehicle maintenance;
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
• Required to travel up to 10% of the work period.

PREFER:

• Education supplemented by vocational training in a designated trade;
• Experience with historic structure general maintenance, renovation, and restoration; and/or
• Mechanical experience with equipment, such as tractors, mowers, small engines, and attachments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general techniques in maintenance and custodial duties.
• Knowledge of the operation of water and/or wastewater plant operations
• 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 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 the use of hand and power tools and equipment operation and maintenance;
• Skill in the use of groundskeeping and maintenance tools and the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment;
• Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;
• Ability to operate a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams;
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperate productively with co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, and stakeholders in a team environment;
• 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 multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner;
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a team environment;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE:

• Must have or obtain a valid Driver's License and Defensive Driving Course to be able to operate state vehicles.
• Ability to receive and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 90 days of employment.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: The workplace setting is a historic site, in an office and in outdoor settings where there is exposure to high temperatures, weather, dust, insects, and pollution. This employee typically works irregular hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. Work involves pulling and pushing, kneeling, stooping and bending, safely climbing, and safely lifting items up to 50 pounds. Work includes traveling on uneven pathways and unpaved surfaces. Required to respond to an emergency situation.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: All CAPPS Recruit job postings extend priority of service to veterans, a surviving spouse, orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty, spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on active duty, or spouse of a veteran with a disability if the spouse is the primary income for the household.

To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD 214, NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD Form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended.

REMARKS (Application procedures, Special requirements): The State of Texas application must be submitted through the CAPPS website. Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection. Resumes will NOT be accepted in place of a completed application.

The Texas Historical Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or protected activity in recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities which it sponsors.

As part of the employment process, THC will conduct a driving and criminal background check. Unsatisfactory information relevant to the position may disqualify the applicant from employment.

Disability access for testing and interview accommodations can be provided upon reasonable notice by contacting Human Resources at 512-305-6729.

THC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Maintenance.pdf

Veterans: Go to www.texasskillstowork.com for assistance with translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

For New Hires/Rehires: Health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

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