Contact Us
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Maintenance & Operations
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022Phone: 713-694-6300
After Hours / Emergencies:
281-808-9861
What We Do
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The Maintenance and Operations division is responsible for:
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Building Repairs & Maintenance
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Vehicle Repairs
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Security
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Energy Management
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Warehouse Paper Goods & Custodial Supplies
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Custodial Services for Building
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Room Management Services
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HCDE Mail Service
Maintenance & Operations supports Harris County Department of Education by maintaining and improving its campuses, offices and other learning and working environments with cleaning, landscaping, repairs and many other services.
Our Team

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Degrees and Certifications:
Rich Vela
Executive Director of Facilities
Email: rvela@hcde-texas.org
Rich Vela is the executive director of facilities at HCDE. Vela earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree in management from Texas A&M University—Commerce. Prior to joining HCDE, Vela served as assistant superintendent of ancillary services at Tomball ISD. He is an active member of the Texas Association of Latin Administrators and Superintendents, the Texas Association of School Officials and is an advisory committee member for Crime Stoppers.

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John Prestigiacomo
Director of Maintenance
Email: jpresetigiacomo@hcde-texas.org
John Prestigiacomo is the director of maintenance and operations for HCDE. Prestigiacomo graduated from University of Texas in Austin with a communications degree in radio, television and film, and began his career working for a startup television network for two years. In 2003, Prestigiacomo joined the HCDE maintenance department as a maintenance worker for several years before being promoted to director of maintenance in 2017. Prestigiacomo’s professional affiliations include the Texas Association of School Business Officials and the Texas Energy Managers Association.
Latest News
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Employee Spotlight: Ronald Richard
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Master craftsman Lloyd Compton is the Employee of the Month for January
Facilities Locations
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K-12 Centers
Academic and Behavior Schools East
7710 Office City Drive
Houston, TX 77012Phone: 713-242-8036
Fax 713-645-5773Academic and Behavior Schools West
12772 Medfield Dr.
Houston, Texas 77082Phone: 713-339-9411
Fax 713-978-7662Highpoint School East
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway North
Houston, TX 77049Phone: 713-696-2160
Fax 713-696-2161Fortis Academy
11902 Spears-Gears Road
Houston, TX 77067Phone: 713-696-2195
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Adult Education - Baytown Learning Center
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Adult Education - Irvington Learning Center
6515 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022-5699
Phone: 713-692-6216
Fax: 713-695-1976
Email: aed@hcde-texas.org
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Warehouse
6005 Westview Dr.
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: 713-491-9199
Fax: 713-491-0909
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Records Management Center
6005 Westview Drive
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: 713-694-9022
Fax: 713-694-9242
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North Post Oak Building
6005 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: 713-681-6051
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Administration
Ronald W. Reagan Building
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-694-6300
Switchboard Hours:
(M-F) 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Building Hours:
(M-F) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.