Motor Vehicle Technician II

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.

This mechanic position requires the individual to perform skilled mechanical work in one or more areas of vehicle repairs. Work involves exchanging/rebuilding engines, carburetors, transmissions, air and air hydraulic brakes and similar assembles.

Individual will be required to do fundamental diagnostic electrical and cooling system repairs. Installation or repair of accessories to equipment and vehicles. Performs preventive maintenance schedules and complex service work on automotive and related gasoline and diesel engine powered equipment in a timely manner.

Work also involves stationary and /or motorized equipment and motor vehicles. Individual must be able to perform routine jobs independently or assist in more complex jobs under close supervision. Performs good record keeping procedures.

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:

The following is a list of job duties and responsibilities, including essential and marginal tasks.

This position requires the individual to perform semi-skilled mechanical work in one or more areas of vehicle repairs. Work involves exchanging/rebuilding engines, carburetors, transmissions, air and air hydraulic brakes and similar assembles.

Individual will be required to do fundamental diagnostic electrical and cooling system repairs. Installation or repair of accessories to equipment, and vehicles. Performs preventive maintenance schedules and routine service work on automotive and related gasoline and diesel engines powered equipment in a timely manner.

Work also involves stationary and /or motorized equipment and motor vehicles. Individual must be able to perform routine jobs independently or assist in more complex jobs under close supervision. Performs good record keeping procedures. Work is performed in accordance with standard trade practices and departmental procedures

1.General Automotive/Mechanical repairs; perform repairs, new installations on vehicles, Tire service, state inspections and preventive maintenance.

2.Maintains preventive maintenance schedules on fleet.

3.Service calls: Must follow guidelines and policies for reporting and making repairs ensuring individuals serve safety.

4.Safety: Must comply and act according to safety guidelines.

5.Licensure: Maintains a current valid license (s) and certifications in order to perform job duties. The facility will not allow instances of expirations of license required for the position.

6.Documentation completing documentation as required.

7.Communication: Must communicate effectively and work in harmony with other departments/Unit staff.

8.Initiative: willingly assumes new and challenging assignments.

9.Flexibility and adaptability: effectively handles multiple responsibilities.

10. Professionalism and dependability: must be dependable and acts professional at all times.

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. Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Experience and knowledge with diesel and gasoline engine powered equipment.

Must have verifiable experience as a mechanic.

Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Schedules

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Position require a valid Driver's License and eligible driving record based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure or obtain a valid Texas Driver's License Initial Selection Criteria:

Initial Selection Criteria:

graduation from an accredited high school or a GED

Experience in automotive maintenance.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting 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. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

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 at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza.

All these diseases are vaccine preventable. Vaccines may be provided. 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.

If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:

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

Note: 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.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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