Job Type:  Full Time – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday; occasional weekends required

Posting Dates: May 3, 2023 – until closed

Hiring Salary: $ 9,054.17/ month

Organizational Overview:

The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring the State Capitol and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, the operations have expanded to include: maintenance of the Governor’s Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas State Cemetery. The SPB provides educational programs centered on Texas history, government and culture for the benefit of the citizens of Texas and its visitors.

Position Summary:  The Maintenance Manager position reports to the Director of Facilities and performs advanced program administration, coordination, evaluation, technical and supervisory work requiring highly specialized knowledge in the planning, development, and implementation of the maintenance program for SPB maintained properties. This position works under limited supervision, and with considerable latitude, exercises sound, ethical, independent judgment in all business matters. Establishes program goals and objectives and monitors compliance with standards, including safety. Develops guidelines, procedures, schedules, and prioritizes activities, and establishes performance standards for Facilities staff. Oversees agency contracts related to facilities’ functions. Ensures that all assigned areas are clean, well maintained, work place safety standards are enforced, and performs all other related duties in a timely manner working closely with building occupants. The individual hired for this position must also be able to work as part of a results-driven interdisciplinary team. Must be able to set priorities, be flexible and model customer focus. Displays excellent verbal and written communications skills and maintains a professional and respectful approach when interacting with employees, visitors, and the public. Performs all other duties as assigned. *Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice.

Essential Job Duties: For purposes of this agency’s job descriptions, “essential job duties” are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Monitors facilities areas to ensure compliance with industry and safety standards and agency
• Remains abreast and complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations, standards and emergency procedures including applicable OSHA, Agency, local, state, and federal security and safety rules, regulations, and established industry safety and security techniques and standar Plans and manages work with safety and security front of mind. Continuously assesses safety conditions to ensure individual and workplace safety and safety of visitors and staff. Promotes visitor safety and building security. Assists with building evacuation if necessary.
• Performs periodic building and equipment inspections to ensure quality and
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
• Manages and supervises daily operations and human resources management practices, including interviewing, selection, hiring, performance management and di Motivates and trains staff in a positive manner with an emphasis on good customer service. Develops and trains staff on safety-related issues. Facilitates staff meetings to discuss departmental procedures and agency policies.
• Oversees staff work hours, quality and quantity of work, and work behaviors. Is responsible for administration of time records and insures all time sheets and time clock information is
• Completes all required paperwork according to established procedures and time
• Analyzes program reports and data to make sound recommendations for improvement of program practices and activities.
• Confers with agency staff and contractors on program problems and provides technical i
• Plans, schedules, and supervises maintenance and repair programs and
• Oversees and conducts surveys, inspections, or reviews for compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Develops policy and procedure manuals, making revisions to ensure continuing accuracy and
  • Participates in program planning, development, and implementation, providing technical and other consultative input and overseeing compliance as part of the management team.
  • Accurately prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects within established time frames.
  • Prepares accurate records, reports, and Evaluates operations using reports and recommendations.
  • Supervises the installation, repair, and maintenance of all machinery and
  • Requisitions building and maintenance supplies and repair
  • Responsible for contract management and vendor compliance with existing contracts and provides technical input in the development of contracts. Performs contractor management, oversight and Helps create bid specifications for contract procurement for facility issues.
  • Performs on-call duties for facilities on a rotation basis, including after regular business hours and on weekends.
  • Works after regular business hours, including weekends as needed, to ensure efficient and safe facility maintenance operations and services.
  • Assists in preparing training and operational
  • Develops and evaluates budget requests; monitors expenditures and adjusts when
  • Provides training and technical assistance to staff and internal
  • Supervises and coordinates work schedules for staff and ensures adequate staffing levels and prompt customer service at all times.
  • Establishes and communicates performance standards; provides timely, annual performance
  • Provides guidance to staff and/or vendors on the safe and proper use of
  • Responds effectively to customer concerns and complaints, and facilitates timely
  • Actively contributes and participates in all management and working groups as a strategic
  • Determines Facilities risk assessments and business continuity
  • Displays sound judgment and effective interpersonal skills in communicating with internal and external customers including building occupants, agency staff and visitors to the Capitol Complex and SPB maintained properties.
  • Adheres to purchasing guidelines and ethical
  • Regular attendance is an essential job duty for all SPB
  • Performs all duties in a manner that promotes public confidence in the SPB and its
  • Performs all other duties as

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this position will have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in large commercial construction or maintenance work and should be a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Employment experience should include: construction project management, maintenance & general facilities management or plant operations experience. Two (2) years of experience developing, monitoring vendor contract performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of high tonnage commercial equipment including chillers, boilers, large air handlers, understanding of humidity control, commercial electrical
• Computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment, with spreadsheet, word processing
• Mechanical background in commercial equipment & construction
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills, and customer service
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance, associated software
• Experience communicating on technical matters with contractors, architects, engineers,
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays, including on short
• Regular, extensive periods of walking. Must safely stoop, reach, bend, stretch, climb, lift, & kneel, work in high elevations, safely perform demanding work in hot or cold conditions, high electrical noise, poorly illuminated work areas & confined, underground Physical, visual & mental ability to safely navigate work.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have – experience with: local, state, and federal laws relating to the maintenance of commercial facilities; techniques and materials required for commercial building preservation and restoration; course work in engineering or a related field; and experience in facility or grounds program planning and implementation. Experienced in public administration practices, communications, and management; and inventory control duties preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills is beneficial.

To Apply:  

Submit a fully completed State of Texas application to the SPB by:

Email: TSPB.employment@tspb.texas.gov

Fax: (512) 463-2914

Mail or in person: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701