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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Maintenance Specialist position involves advanced (senior-level) carpentry and general maintenance work for the Office of the Attorney Generaland#8217;s (OAG) Facilities and Asset Management (FAM) Division. Work involves building maintenance, repair, and alteration to different mediums. May provide guidance and training to others on construction, maintenance, or repair and alteration projects. This position is instrumental in supporting the OAGand#8217;s infrastructure, ensuring safe and well-maintained facilities that support the needs of the agency and its employees. Additionally, this position conducts motor vehicle operations work involving transporting, loading, and unloading cargo.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSActs as the primary handyman for OAG and the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) occupied facilities in the Capitol Complex. Regularly performs and coordinates a variety of building upkeep, repairs, alterations, and structural modifications
Performs and finalizes work orders to ensure assignments are completed on schedule, prioritizing maintenance tasks and repairs to meet customer needs, improve safety, and minimize disruptions
Assesses repair and design project requests to evaluate their feasibility, material requirements, costs, and estimated turnaround times
Performs carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture
Acquires the necessary materials and supplies for repairs, performing tasks to meet high-quality standards and ensuring all work adheres to safety, operational, and procurement guidelines
Develops designs for requested customized furniture items and submits proposals to the supervisor and client for feedback and approval
Repairs and maintains furniture and equipment, conducting thorough inspections to ensure proper functionality and safety and to prevent future issues
Adheres to strict safety standards by using appropriate safety precautions, wearing protective gear, and inspecting tools. Regularly performs maintenance on power tools to ensure safety and reliability
Assembles, installs, reconfigures, repairs, and maintains modular furniture systems in accordance with OAG requirements
Operates agency-owned vehicles with careful attention to their use and maintenance. Performs scheduled maintenance on vehicles and equipment as required, ensuring they are kept in good working condition. Tracks and reports vehicle mileage and provides detailed service and maintenance records for agency vehicles
Provides handyman services as needed to OAG-leased spaces within the Austin area
Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked workshop, ensuring all tools and equipment are in proper working condition and readily accessible
Regularly inspects and services all equipment and tools used in maintenance work, ensuring functionality and preventing breakdowns
Keeps an accurate inventory of all handyman tools and supplies, monitoring stock levels and ordering replacements or new items as needed to maintain an efficient workflow
May provide assistance with office moves, processing and delivery of supply orders, assisting in the receiving process, entering and reviewing assets, and assisting with logistical operations projects, processing, maintenance, and completing service work orders
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: handyman services, building maintenance and repair, furniture repair, fabrication of modular furniture, and the mounting of pictures, white boards, and audiovisual equipment.
Knowledge of furniture design, hand and power tools, and modular furniture construction.
Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
Knowledge of building materials.
Knowledge of fire and safety regulations.
Knowledge of building maintenance, electronics, carpentry, painting, building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures.
Skill in selecting appropriate tools and equipment.
Skill in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill with Microsoft Office, with an emphasis in Excel
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to pass and remain in good standing with the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background clearances.
Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, floor plans, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders.
Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related equipment.
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment and perform warehouse-related duties
Ability to maintain accurate records of work produced and materials expended
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to perform strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds daily
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to use personal vehicle for business-related travel
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Formal training in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, fabrication of modular furniture, or similar.
Experience: Work experience in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, fabrication of modular furniture, or similar.
Experience: Journeyman-level in building trade experience (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar) with proven proficiency in multi-trade maintenance an
