OAG - Facilities & Asset Management | Maintenance Specialist IV | 26-0310
Texas Attorney General, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
General Description
The Maintenance Specialist position involves advanced (senior-level) carpentry and general maintenance work for the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Facilities and Asset Management (FAM) Division.
Work includes building maintenance, repair, and alteration across various mediums, and may involve providing guidance and training to others on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
This role supports the OAG’s infrastructure, ensuring safe and well-maintained facilities that meet the agency’s needs.
The position also carries out motor vehicle operations work, including transporting, loading, and unloading cargo.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas.
As the state’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) and tremendous opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Acts as the primary handyman for OAG and the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) occupied facilities in the Capitol Complex, performing and coordinating building upkeep, repairs, alterations, and structural modifications.
Completes work orders to ensure timely completion, prioritizing maintenance tasks and repairs to meet customer needs, improve safety, and minimize disruptions.
Assesses repair and design project requests to evaluate feasibility, material requirements, costs, and estimated turnaround times.
Performs carpentry work such as installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.
Acquires necessary materials and supplies for repairs, meeting high-quality standards and ensuring all work adheres to safety, operational, and procurement guidelines.
Develops designs for customized furniture items and submits proposals to supervisors and clients for feedback and approval.
Repairs and maintains furniture and equipment, conducting thorough inspections to ensure proper functionality, safety, and prevent future issues.
Adheres to strict safety standards by using appropriate safety precautions, wearing protective gear, and inspecting tools. Performs maintenance on power tools to ensure safety and reliability.
Assembles, installs, reconfigures, repairs, and maintains modular furniture systems per OAG requirements.
Operates agency-owned vehicles with careful attention to use and maintenance, performs scheduled maintenance, tracks mileage, and provides detailed service and maintenance records.
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 to ensure functionality and prevent breakdowns.
Maintains an accurate inventory of all handyman tools and supplies, monitoring stock levels and ordering replacements or new items as needed.
May assist with office moves, processing and delivery of supply orders, receiving processes, asset entry and review, and 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 the 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of full‑time experience in handyman services, building maintenance and repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, and mounting of pictures, whiteboards, 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, 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, emphasizing Excel.
Skill in effective oral and written communication.
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
Ability to pass and maintain a good standing with the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background clearance.
Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, floor plans, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders.
Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in 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, performing all tasks at designated OAG workspace and collaborating with coworkers 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 in compliance with the FLSA.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling 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% of time.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Formal training in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, or similar.
Experience: Work experience in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, or similar.
Experience: Journeyman‑level in building trade (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar) with proven proficiency in multi‑trade maintenance and repair.
Knowledge: Familiarity with a variety of furniture and modular products from different vendors.
Skills: Demonstrates skill in delivering office repair or remodeling services in a timely manner with minimal disruption to the customer’s work.
Abilities: Demonstrates ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems with office furniture and decorations.
Other Language: Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.
TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered; paper applications are not accepted. Your application may be subject to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Maintenance.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Work includes building maintenance, repair, and alteration across various mediums, and may involve providing guidance and training to others on construction, maintenance, or repair projects.
This role supports the OAG’s infrastructure, ensuring safe and well-maintained facilities that meet the agency’s needs.
The position also carries out motor vehicle operations work, including transporting, loading, and unloading cargo.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout Texas.
As the state’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) and tremendous opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Essential Position Functions
Acts as the primary handyman for OAG and the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) occupied facilities in the Capitol Complex, performing and coordinating building upkeep, repairs, alterations, and structural modifications.
Completes work orders to ensure timely completion, prioritizing maintenance tasks and repairs to meet customer needs, improve safety, and minimize disruptions.
Assesses repair and design project requests to evaluate feasibility, material requirements, costs, and estimated turnaround times.
Performs carpentry work such as installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture.
Acquires necessary materials and supplies for repairs, meeting high-quality standards and ensuring all work adheres to safety, operational, and procurement guidelines.
Develops designs for customized furniture items and submits proposals to supervisors and clients for feedback and approval.
Repairs and maintains furniture and equipment, conducting thorough inspections to ensure proper functionality, safety, and prevent future issues.
Adheres to strict safety standards by using appropriate safety precautions, wearing protective gear, and inspecting tools. Performs maintenance on power tools to ensure safety and reliability.
Assembles, installs, reconfigures, repairs, and maintains modular furniture systems per OAG requirements.
Operates agency-owned vehicles with careful attention to use and maintenance, performs scheduled maintenance, tracks mileage, and provides detailed service and maintenance records.
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 to ensure functionality and prevent breakdowns.
Maintains an accurate inventory of all handyman tools and supplies, monitoring stock levels and ordering replacements or new items as needed.
May assist with office moves, processing and delivery of supply orders, receiving processes, asset entry and review, and 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 the 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of full‑time experience in handyman services, building maintenance and repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, and mounting of pictures, whiteboards, 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, 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, emphasizing Excel.
Skill in effective oral and written communication.
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
Ability to pass and maintain a good standing with the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background clearance.
Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, floor plans, blueprints, sketches, and computerized work orders.
Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in 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, performing all tasks at designated OAG workspace and collaborating with coworkers 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 in compliance with the FLSA.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling 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% of time.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Formal training in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, or similar.
Experience: Work experience in building construction, maintenance or repair, furniture repair, modular furniture fabrication, or similar.
Experience: Journeyman‑level in building trade (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar) with proven proficiency in multi‑trade maintenance and repair.
Knowledge: Familiarity with a variety of furniture and modular products from different vendors.
Skills: Demonstrates skill in delivering office repair or remodeling services in a timely manner with minimal disruption to the customer’s work.
Abilities: Demonstrates ability to identify and implement creative solutions to problems with office furniture and decorations.
Other Language: Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently.
TO APPLY To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered; paper applications are not accepted. Your application may be subject to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code.
Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Maintenance.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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