TMD - Maintenance Specialist V (Facility Maintenance Specialist)

divh2Maintenance Specialist V (Facility Maintenance Specialist)/h2pOrganization: Texas Military Department/ppPrimary Location: Texas-Houston/ppWork Locations: Ellington Field_Houston 14657 SNEIDER STREET Houston 77034/ppJob: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair/ppEmployee Status: Regular/ppSchedule: Full-time/ppStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00/ppTravel: Yes, 25 % of the Time/ppState Job Code: 9045/ppSalary Admin Plan: A/ppGrade: 18/ppSalary (Pay Basis): 3,793.42-4,766.00 (Monthly)/ppNumber of Openings: 1/ppOvertime Status: Non-exempt/ppBrief Position Summary: Performs advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work. Work involves building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration. Work also includes installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components. Work involves coordinating the assembly, installation, or repair of pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, and/or draining systems. May serve as a lead worker providing directions to others. Reports to Maintenance Supervisor. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work Hours: Tuesday Friday, 10-hour days, 40 hours/week/ppEssential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Coordinates and performs pipe cutting, welding, preassembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components. Coordinates and prepares work orders, reports, and records. Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tasks on plumbing and structural equipment. Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances, or fixtures. Locates and marks the position of pipe connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures. Cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angles using hand or power tools or machines. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Recommends and installs energy-efficient equipment and alternative water sources. Makes estimates related to time, materials, for repair jobs. Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needed. Welds small pipes or special piping using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials. Conducts annual inspections and testing on backflows. May coordinate or schedule building repair, renovation, or restoration projects. Performs repairs and renovations to modernize a building or adapt it to new uses while retaining original appearance. May serve as a lead worker providing directions to others. May train others. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies and procedures handbook. May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters and other missions, to include holidays and weekends. Performs related work as assigned./ppQualifications/ppMinimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent (GED) is required./ppExperience: Four (4) years of experience in construction management or building maintenance and repair work is required. Experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel is required./ppPreferred Experience: Experience in the testing and repair of various size backflows and valves is preferred./ppRegistration, Certification or Licensure: A valid drivers license is required. The ability to obtain a Texas Drivers License will be required within the first 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business. Must be able to obtain backflow license/Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license within 90 days of being hired (Classes provided)./ppOther Requirements: Background Investigation. Selected candidate must pass federal security background investigation. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85. Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations. Eligibility to Work in the U.S. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded. Sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website at Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: basic mathematics; plumbing and commercial plumbing maintenance; building construction principles; utility systems including plumbing and structural; and tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and structural. Skill in: use, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems and repair of tools and equipment used in plumbing; coordinating labor, materials, and equipment; preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports; and maintaining a safe work environment. Ability to: read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications; communicate effectively; serve as a lead worker providing direction to others; and work in a military environment./ppPhysical/Working Conditions Work involves standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling. Work will be done in awkward and cramped positions. May be required to work and exposed to inclement weather. Frequently lifts, carries, moves, and sets up equipment and materials weighing up to 125 pounds./ppMilitary Employment Preference If you qualify for a Military Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation at the time of applying. Documentation must be provided before a Military Employment Preference can be granted. Currently Serving U.S. Armed Forces or Texas National Guard - Statement of service memo Veteran DD Form 214 (or Equivalent) Disabled Veteran - VA Civil Service Preference Letter Spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active-duty Marriage certificate and verification of duty status (active-duty orders, PCS orders, statement of service) Spouse of a veteran if the spouse is the primary source of income for the household and the veteran has a total disability rating based either on having a service-connected disability with a disability rating of at least 70 percent or on individual unemployability Marriage certificate, VA Civil Service Preference Letter indicating disability rating, and documentary proof of income Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage certificate and DD Form 1300 Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the following fields or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: United States Army: 12C Bridge Crewmember United States Navy: AN Airman United States Coast Guard: MK Machinery Technician United States Marine Corps: 1169 Utilities Chief United States Air Force: 3E3X1 Structural Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: Contact TMDs Veterans Liaison, Paul Love if you have questions at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io The Texas Military Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran status in employment or in the provision of services./p/div