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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 (Painter) performs restoration, renovation, and maintenance work.
Prepares areas for painting and paints interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and trim. s to the Maintenance Technician IV (Painter) and works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor II, Assistant Plant Maintenance Manager and Plant Maintenance Manager. Follows established
planned Maintenance Programs. Applies proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the
maintenance and repair of buildings. Follows instructions, both written and verbal. Reads, understands, and utilizes Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned 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
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Prepare interior and exterior ceilings, walls, and trim before painting. Properly paint prepared area.
Mix various colors of paints needed throughout the facility.
Ability to use proper tools for each job performed.
Clean and take proper tools for each job performed.
Clean paint and glass in areas after completing work assignments.
Replace broken window glasses and glazes with proper putty as needed.
Other duties as assigned 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.
Stands emergency maintenance on-call on a rotating basis according to department policy and procedures.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
1. Experience in all types of painting techniques: staining, spray painting, roller, brush, complete wall, ceiling and trim preparations, glass replacement, operate all equipment necessary to perform any task assigned.
1. Experience in all types of painting techniques: staining, spray painting, roller, brush, complete wall, ceiling and trim preparations, glass replacement, operate all equipment necessary to perform any task assigned.
2. Knowledge of all painting equipment (airless sprayer, sanders, glass cutter pressure washer, Genie Lift)
3. Knowledge of mait tinting and mixing techniques.
4. Basic computer skills
5. Ability to work from high ladders and/or scaffolding.
6. Ability to work in extreme heat and cold weather.
7. Good reading and writing skills.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants
with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of
driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants
with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of
driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Initial Selection Criteria:
High School Diploma or GED.
High School Diploma or GED.
Additional Information:
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect ing 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.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect ing 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 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
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 considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All of these diseases are vaccine-preventable. 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.
All new hire candidates will be required to receive COVID-19 medical screening (nasal test) as part of the due diligence process.
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment required and provided
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Vaccines available for employees
If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747
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.
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.
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