TJJD - Maintenance Specialist III (GNS)

Job Description:

TJJD - Maintenance Specialist III (GNS)

Description

Agency Information

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Job Description

Performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Maintains and repairs buildings, utility systems, vehicles, and other equipment and grounds. May provide guidance to others on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

Essential Job Duties

Services and maintains all assigned maintenance equipment and hand tools to ensure prolonged and safe usage.

Works from and completes work orders to ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.

Performs maintenance, construction, and repair work such as plumbing, painting, masonry, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical, etc. in compliance with TJJD Maintenance and Operations Manual and standard trade practices.

Performs carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.

Performs inspections of equipment, operating machinery, systems, building accessories, and appliances to ensure proper maintenance and repair.

Identifies mechanical problems and determines how to fix problems.

Requisitions materials and supplies for assigned tasks in compliance with procurement procedures.

Assists with other jobs to ensure facility and equipment is properly maintained including grounds keeping and auto mechanics.

May assist in assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining modular furniture systems.

May train others.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field.

Preferred: Forty (40) hours of approved and documented maintenance continuing education credits/hours from seminars, workshops, classroom or independent study.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• Six (6) additional years of full-time wage-earning experience in maintenance mechanic or related building construction experience, such as welding, plumbing, automotive and small appliance repair, landscaping, painting, air conditioning, building trades, carpentry, electrical/electronic repair, or other maintenance related field may substitute for High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational education may substitute for experience on a basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution, college or university.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Building materials.
• Fire and safety regulations.
• Building maintenance, electronics, carpentry, painting, building materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures.

Skill in:

• Selecting appropriate tools and equipment.
• Troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.

Ability to:

• Work from drawings, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Estimate materials needed and usage.
• Maintain records.
• Apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related equipment.
• Use a computer and applicable software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Train others.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per work week and be on-call.

Physical Requirements

1. The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Analyzing
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
4. Ability to see
5. Ability to hear (with aid)
6. Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Climbing ladders

Climbing stairs

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Finger/manual dexterity

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov . Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Military/Veteran Information

In order to receive veteran¿s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor¿s Office at Administrative Support MOS Codes.

Information Technology MOS Codes.
Planning, Research, and Statistics MOS Codes.
Education MOS Codes.
Accounting, Auditing, and Finance MOS Codes.
Inspectors and Investigators MOS Codes.
Program Management MOS Codes.
Human Resources MOS Codes.
Information and Communication MOS Codes.
Property Management and Procurement MOS Codes.
Engineering and Design MOS Codes.
Safety MOS Codes.
Employment MOS Codes.
Legal MOS Codes.
Medical and Health MOS Codes.
Criminal Justice MOS Codes.
Social Services MOS Codes.
Public Safety MOS Codes.
Custodial MOS Codes.
Maintenance MOS Codes.

Library and Records MOS Codes.

Law Enforcement MOS Codes.

Additional Information

interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPP interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your S Career Center ( https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with t If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our he Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

How to Apply

employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, nam Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit e of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant

Closing Date/Time: 2026-09-30

Salary:

$3484.00 - 3484.00 Monthly