Maintenance Specialist I (Carpenter)

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Maintenance Specialist I Carpenter performs skilled work in maintaining and repairing of buildings and equipment at North Texas State Hospital. Work involves assisting in alterations, new construction, repairs, and preventative maintenance. Helps replace broken window glass and damaged sheetrock, and other related duties. Will work weekend rotation schedule as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance Specialist IV, Carpenter Supervisor IV, Assistant Plant Manager and Plant Maintenance Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in new construction such as parking lots and sidewalks with tasks being done in a professional and efficient manner to ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards.
Assists in installing and repairing ceramic tile, rubber cove base, and all types of resilient flooring with tasks being done in a professional and efficient manner to ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards.
Performs preventative maintenance on buildings such as roofs, flooring, foundations, locks, windows, doors with tasks being done in a professional and efficient manner to ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards.
Replaces broken glass, install and repair window screens and windows to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Accounts for personal tool inventory by following departmental procedures to ensure safety of patients and employees. Follows departmental standards on tool accountability.
Will work weekend rotation schedule as required with tasks being done in a professional and efficient manner to ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to work with others.
Must have an acceptable driving record according to standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Must be enrolled in, or must have completed and passed, an approved six (6) hour defensive driving course. The completion will remain valid for a period of three years.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must have the appropriate license (Class C) for the type of vehicle being driven as required by Texas Civil Statutes.

Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent.
Experience in building construction or maintenance preferred.

Additional Information:
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities. Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 19 8 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. Vaccines maybe provided. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 11B/C, 12V/W, 18C, 19D/K, 91C/L, AB, BU, CM, CN, EO, HT, SW, 100, 210, BM, DC, 1100, 1300, 1316, 3E2X1, 2E3X1, 3E4X1, 3E4X3. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.