Texas Attorney General · 1 day ago
OAG - Facilities & Asset Management | Maintenance Specialist IV | 26-0310
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Texas Attorney General's Office is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees, providing legal representation in diverse areas of law. They are seeking a Maintenance Specialist IV to perform advanced carpentry and general maintenance work, ensuring safe and well-maintained facilities for the agency and its employees.
Non ProfitGovernmentLaw Enforcement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Acts 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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Three years of full-time experience working in 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
Formal training in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, fabrication of modular furniture, or similar
Work experience in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, fabrication of modular furniture, or similar
Journeyman-level in building trade experience (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar) with proven proficiency in multi-trade maintenance and repair
Familiarity with a variety of different furniture and modular products from different vendors
Demonstrates skill in delivering office repair or remodeling services in a timely manner, with as little disruption of the customer's work as possible
Demonstrates ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems with office furniture and decorations
Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Office of the Attorney General champions liberty and justice for Texas.
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