Jobs · Manufacturing · Texas

Maintenance Technician II

Rice University · Greater Houston · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$22.12–$25/hrFull-time

About the role

The Maintenance Technician II (Day, Night, or Weekend Shift) plays a key role in keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and fully operational. Working with limited oversight, this role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on a variety of systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and other mechanical equipment during alternative campus hours.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect buildings regularly, quickly address maintenance issues, and maintain accurate records of all work performed.
  • Identify problems, diagnose issues, and determine the best course of action to ensure equipment and facilities continue running smoothly.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to help prolong the life of our assets and avoid downtime.
  • Day-to-day tasks may include cleaning HVAC coils and ductwork, replacing filters, maintaining machine rooms and laundry lint systems, performing manual valve maintenance, and assembling or disassembling HVAC and electrical equipment.
  • Work closely with other maintenance, custodial, and specialty staff to support facility operations as needed.

Requirements

  • No formal education required
  • 2+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related trade, with practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, and the use of standard tools and troubleshooting equipment
  • Valid Texas driver’s license (or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment), with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past 36 months, and no DWI/DUI convictions or deferred dispositions within the past five years

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with basic repair techniques and proper use of tools and equipment, including drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, metering devices, water pumps, vacuum pumps, multimeters, anemometers, and tablet interfaces for troubleshooting electrical circuits or assembling/disassembling machinery
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics relevant to assigned equipment
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with technical equipment
  • Fundamental computer skills, including the use of maintenance management systems or digital tools
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and OSHA guidelines for safe work practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work

Skills

  • Proficiency with basic repair techniques and proper use of tools and equipment, including drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, metering devices, water pumps, vacuum pumps, multimeters, anemometers, and tablet interfaces for troubleshooting electrical circuits or assembling/disassembling machinery
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics relevant to assigned equipment
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with technical equipment
  • Fundamental computer skills, including the use of maintenance management systems or digital tools
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and OSHA guidelines for safe work practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the hiring range is $22.12 - $25.00 hourly, contingent upon qualifications and experience. Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Pay

Hiring Range: $22.12 - $25.00 hourly

Schedule

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with multiple schedules in place, including day, night, and weekend shifts. Schedules may change based on business needs and may include overtime or shifts to other hours.

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