THC - Maintenance Specialist (Maintenance Specialist III) 26-2400-85

THC - Maintenance Specialist (Maintenance Specialist III) 26-2400-85

Organization: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Primary Location: Texas-La Porte

Work Locations: San Jacinto SHS 3523 Independence Parkway South La Porte 77571

Job: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 9043

Salary Admin Plan: A

Grade: 14

Salary (Pay Basis): $3,500.00-$3,750.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Job Posting: May 27, 2026, 6:08:38 PM

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance, construction, and grounds work for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and gardens, maintaining and repairing grounds and structures, and 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:

1. Maintain and update the cyclical maintenance plan for the historic site and non-historic buildings and grounds and ensure 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. Apply pesticides, fungicides, and/or herbicides using proper equipment and approved methodologies.

4. Perform basic custodial work and maintenance as described in the maintenance plan.

5. Perform preventative and regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and grounds-keeping equipment, such as lawn tractors, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers.

6. Maintain and care for state vehicles. Schedule maintenance work according to the vehicle's mechanical warranty guide.

7. Receive requests for maintenance and repairs and schedules and complete the maintenance and repair work.

8. Identify maintenance issues and create plans to fix problems. Communicate concerns and recommendations promptly to the site manager.

9. Maintain records and prepare reports. Document, photograph, as necessary, and maintain records on all work projects, maintenance, chemical applications, and off-site equipment repairs.

10. Assist with minor building maintenance, such as changing light bulbs, repairing minor structural damage, and replacing safety lighting (both inside and out).

11. Assist with carpentry work, such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of non-historic buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture; work on historic buildings as directed by staff architects and with the supervision of the site manager.

12. Assist with maintaining and repairing electrical outlets, switches, fixtures, accessories, and splicing wires and cables.

13. Perform maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical.

14. Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop so that lawn, garden, and building maintenance equipment is stored in a safe, secure environment that is conducive to the site's work and repair needs.

15. Assist with inspecting, maintaining, and operating equipment and tools according to site safety guidelines.

16. Provide general assistance, information, and direction to site visitors.

17. Participate in special event preparations and activities, including but not limited to setting up and taking down tables, chairs, parking signage, and security.

18. Assist with site safety and emergency preparedness meetings and inspections and perform training as needed. Attend State Office of Risk Management (SORM) training as necessary.

19. Assist with calculating material and labor costs for maintenance projects. Develop purchase estimates for grounds and building maintenance and order parts and supplies once approved.

20. Attend staff meetings.

21. Assist with supervising community service volunteers and other grounds volunteers and monitor contractual workers.

22. Keep the site manager apprised of all maintenance activities.

23. Work with THC staff architects and provide photos and reports as requested. Work closely with contractual maintenance, as needed.

24. May train others.

25. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.

26. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

27. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a senior high school or the equivalent;

Minimum three years' work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair work;

The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure;

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.

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 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; and

Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License, preferred.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

Work involves 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. The workplace setting is a historic site, an office, or outdoor settings where there is exposure to high temperatures, weather, dust, insects, and pollution. Work includes traveling on uneven pathways and unpaved surfaces.

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