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Bonham, TX
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Position range in Texoma $2,300.00•$3,718.00 Per Month THC•Maintenance Specialist (Maintenance Speciali
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Location:
BONHAM, TX
•75418
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
08/19/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
08/19/2026
Expires:
09/02/2026
Agency Job ID:
103412
Job #: 17057835
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Performs highly complex (senior-level) building maintenance, construction and grounds work for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) at Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site as needed. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and gardens, caring for interpretive animals, maintaining and repairing grounds and structures, maintaining tools, supplies and equipment in good repair. Work includes general custodial duties, cleaning, maintaining and repairing site facilities, monitoring and maintaining historic buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operating motorized equipment; researching materials and supplies for requisition; organizing and maintaining an on-site maintenance workshop and maintaining records. Works closely with the regional curator to monitor and maintain historic vehicles. May act as interpreter onsite and at outreach activities. May train and supervise volunteers. May handle retail and admissions. Coordinates work with the maintenance supervisor at the Eisenhower Birthplace. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintain and update the cyclical maintenance plan for the historic site and non-historic buildings and grounds and ensures its completion each year.
Act as a safety officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and is a first responder during site emergencies. Keep the site cell phone always. Perform daily and seasonal grounds keeping work, such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges and branches, fertilizing and watering trees and shrubs; removal of debris, trash and weeds, and removal of trees and branches that may pose hazards.
Perform site pest management for grounds and trees. Applies pesticides, fungicides, and/or herbicides using proper equipment and approved methodologies. Performs basic custodial work and maintenance as described in the maintenance plan.
Perform preventative and regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and grounds keeping equipment such as lawn tractors, weed-eaters and hedge trimmers.
Maintain and care for state vehicles. Schedule maintenance work to be done per the vehicle¿s mechanical warranty guide.
Receive requests for maintenance and repairs and schedules and completes the maintenance and repair work.
Identify maintenance issues and create plans to fix problems. Communicates concerns and recommendations promptly to the site manager.
Maintain records and prepare reports. Document, photograph as necessary, and maintain records on all work projects, maintenance, chemical applications, and off-site equipment repairs.
Perform minor building maintenance: i.e. changes light bulbs, repairs minor structural damage and replaces safety lighting (both inside and out).Perform maintenance, repairs, or seasonal grounds work at the Eisenhower Birthplace as needed and coordinated by the maintenance supervisor.
Perform carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of non-historic buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture; works on historic buildings as directed by staff architects and with the supervision of the site manager.
Maintain and repair electrical outlets, switches, fixtures, and accessories and splices wires and cables.
Perform maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical.
Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop so that lawn, garden and building maintenance equipment are stored in a safe, secure environment which is conducive to site¿s work and repair needs.
Perform inspections of and maintains and operates equipment and tools per site safety guidelines.
Provide general assistance, information, and direction to site visitors, conducts occasional visitor sales using the Point of Sale (POS) program, answers phones and takes messages as necessary.
Participate in special event preparations and activities, including but not limited to setting up and taking down tables, chairs, parking signage and security.
Perform site safety and emergency preparedness meetings and inspections and performs training as needed. Attends State Office of Risk Management (SORM) training as necessary.
Calculate material and labor costs for maintenance projects. Develops purchase estimates for grounds and building maintenance and orders parts and supplies once they have been approved.
Attend staff meetings. Supervise community service volunteers, other grounds volunteers, and monitors contractual workers. Keeps the site manager apprised of all maintenance activities. Work with THC staff architects and provide photos and reports as requested. Work closely with contractual maintenance as needed.
May train others.
Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a senior high school or the equivalent;Minimum four years¿ work experience in construction, maintenance and repair work;The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure; Valid driver¿s license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Required to travel up to 10% of the work period.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education supplemented by vocational training in a designated trade;Experience with historic structure general maintenance, renovation and restoration;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of general techniques in maintenance and custodial duties;Knowledge of the planting and care of tre