FY 25-51 Maintenance Specialist IV-V

Texas Facilities Commission

Employment Opportunities

JOB Vacancy Notice: FY 25-51

Business Title: Maintenance Specialist State Classification: Maintenance Specialist IV-V

Salary Group: A15-A17

Salary: $4,000.00-$4,580.00 (Month)

$48,000.00-$54,960.00 (Year) Hours/Week: 7:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Fri.

Location: 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701

Posting Date: 03/25/2025 FLSA Status: non-exempt Hours: 40

Closing Date: Open until filled Shift Differential: N/A Openings: 3

Division: Facilities Management and Operations Program: Property Management

Note: To apply for a state agency job with TFC, you must complete the electronic State of Texas

Uniform Application for employment through www.WorkInTexas.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

What is the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 28 million square

feet of state-owned and leased facilities that house over 62,000 state employees in over 100 state

agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. The Facilities Management and Operations

(FMO) Division oversees a varied property portfolio of office space, storage, warehouses, schools,

medical labs, parking lots and garages, and grounds throughout Texas. Our team of over 250 employees

provides and contracts for property management, maintenance, landscaping, custodial services, waste

management, building climate and energy automation, and the fire and security services required to keep

State agencies working for our constituents. Our goal is to serve with excellence by providing high-

quality work environments that are functional, energy-efficient, and cost-effective to operate.

The Position: Performs highly complex (senior-level) painting work for the General Maintenance

Department. Work involves all aspects of painting and carpentry maintenance, repair, including

estimating labor and cost of materials. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the

use of initiative and independent judgment.

Top Benefits for working for the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):

• Group Benefit Plan (GBP)-HealthSelect of Texas insurance-paid at 100% for full-time

• $5,000.00 Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Optional Term Life Insurance

• State of Texas Retirement Plan

• Texasaver 401(k) Plan

• Dental insurance plans

• State of Texas Vision insurance plan

• Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage

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Central Services Building,

1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711

Office 512-463-3433

• (TexFlex) Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide journey-level skills for painting and carpentry repairs.

• Perform new wall painting and maintenance, including taping and floating drywall, installing

cove base, texturing, priming, and/or staining using brushes, rollers, air sprayers, etc.

• Repair, tape, texture, and float drywall; repair and apply acoustic finishes. Perform and assist with

other craft work when directed or as workload requires. Repair and install sheetrock, siding,

paneling, carpet, ceramic tiles, and plaster.

• Remove and/or repair wall coverings.

• Perform maintenance on suspended ceilings and or grid systems.

• Manufacture and install bespoke or standard shelving and noticeboards.

• Repair and renew fencing, components, and gates.

• Repair and install kitchen units, worktops, and associated fittings.

• Perform all joinery internal and external repairs and replacements.

• Repair and renew curtain tracks and blinds.

• Examine blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine materials required and dimensions

of the structure to be fabricated.

• Use carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches,

hand and power saws, drill motors, and pry bars.

• Nail cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms and brace forms in place

with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for building concrete piers, footings, and walls.

• Fit and install prefabricated doors, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finished

hardware.

• Perform plaster patching, plaster boarding/dry-lining, filling, and painting.

• Repair and renew ceramic wall tiles, grouting, and mastic sealants.

• Repair and renew doors and windows, including traditional timber sashes, and repair/replace all

types of doors and window ironmongery.

• Re-putty, and draft window seals.

• Analyze computer-generated work orders, prioritize repairs, and use troubleshooting and

diagnostic techniques to identify paint and related materials. Maintain painting equipment.

• Prioritize and establish timelines to complete assigned work orders while updating the status in

appropriate systems.

• Calculate material requirements and order parts and supplies to complete work orders.

• Provide professional responses and strong customer service to building tenants, clients, and staff.

• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, agency and division policies, procedures, rules,

and regulations, and management directives.

• Operate a state motor vehicle to perform some functions of the position.

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• Perform related work as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Five (5) years’ experience in the painting trade.

• Three (3) years of experience in small carpentry.

• Graduated from a standard senior high school or equivalent.

• Experience and education may substitute for one another up to four (4) years maximum.

• Valid State of Texas Class “C” driver’s license.

• Must possess the ability to attest to and maintain the security or integrity of the state’s critical

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the proper methods, techniques, and procedures in painting

• Knowledgeable with painting techniques, products, and the application to various surface

• Knowledgeable in applying stain and varnish for new and refinish of existing stained and

• Considerable skills in commercial painting.

• Significant knowledge, skill and abilities with wood and metal stud framing.

• Significant knowledge, skill and abilities with insulation; door framing and door

• Ability to measure boards, timbers, or plywood using square, measuring tape and ruler and

• Knowledge and use of tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

• Considerable skills in the use of tools and equipment.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to estimate materials and labor.

• Ability to assign and inspect the work of others.

• Ability to operate motor vehicle.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to provide strong customer service.

• Ability to use a computer in a Windows environment and other business-related software.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and

up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and

reaching daily. Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools

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1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711

Office 512-463-3433

and paint shop equipment. The job requires the ability to climb stairs in all TFC buildings and to work at

heights from ladders or scaffolding, to perform painting work. Work is performed within and outside of

facilities and occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. 

This position is designated as a “Mandatory/Essential Employee” position. 

Must be able to work flexible hours during a legislative session and as needed.

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position and others at TFC. Go to

www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military experience, training, and formal education into

civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 12C Bridge

Crewmember, 914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer (Warrant), AB Aviation Boatswain's Mate, BM

Boatswain's Mate, BOSN Boatswain (Warrant), 1169 Utilities Chief, 3E2X1 Pavements and Construction

Equipment, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the

minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human

Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional information.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Maintenance.pdf

If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other

minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview.

TFC Recruiting Policy:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum qualifications defined in the job

posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each

Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) requirement. Follow application instructions and fill out

application form completely for further consideration.

As part of its employment process, TFC may conduct a criminal background check and/or a driver’s record

check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report and/or drivers record is

ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.

If hired, an employee must prove their permanent right to work in the United States and provide

document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. We are

unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Note: Any male between the ages of 18 and 25 must show proof of registration with the Selective Service

System before he can be selected for employment with the Texas Facilities Commission.

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Central Services Building,

1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711

Office 512-463-3433

The Texas Facilities Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. TFC provides accommodations for

persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the

Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-3433.

WIT Number: 16842338

Contact Information:

Richard W. Allen, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Specialist

Recruiting and Staffing

Talent Management

Texas Facilities Commission

1711 San Jacinto Blvd.

Austin, Texas 78701

richard.allen@tfc.texas.gov

Direct: 512-463-3433