1st Grade Stationary Engineer - Rice University

TDIndustries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee-owned company

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. is seeking a senior Building Technician III to lead and mentor other technicians while overseeing HVAC setup, maintenance, balancing, water systems, and related process equipment.

The role involves advanced troubleshooting, inventory management, and partnering with engineers on process improvements. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, coordinating with the facilities team, and ensuring safety policies and SOPs are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Current universal refrigeration license and/or other trade licenses as required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work; HVAC basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor other Building Technicians.
• Respond to facility service requests and diagnose issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems per SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineers on process improvements.
• Maintain inventory of tools and spare parts; assist with purchases.
• Ensure safety policies and proper PPE usage; accurate record keeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Universal refrigeration license

Job description

Job Summary

The Building Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and training to other Building Technicians while overseeing the operation and maintenance of critical building systems. This includes HVAC setup, maintenance, and balancing; WFI (Water for Injection); purified water systems; and process equipment. The role involves advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical components in accordance with SOPs, safety standards, and manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, the technician manages tool and spare parts inventory, recommends equipment purchases to improve efficiency, and partners with engineers to develop and implement process improvements across facility operations.

Essential Duties

• Performs planned maintenance, repairs, modifications and general facility maintenance tasks in the areas of painting, patching, fixtures, caulking, carpentry, etc. Completes major repairs and in-depth planned maintenance in a primary area of facilities operations and maintenance as well as other facility maintenance services as may be assigned.
• Offers mentorship and training to fellow Building Technicians as required, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Responds to Facility Service Work Orders from building occupants. Requests may include plumbing, HVAC, lighting, roofing, and electrical service calls. Diagnoses building management/energy management systems for faults and errors.
• Troubleshoots fire/life/safety, security and other building infrastructures.
• Observes and complies with all company safety policies. Uses required personal protective equipment while satisfying all work requests. Follows all established corporate and customer safety policies and ensures crew does the same.
• Collaborates with other technicians to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems, demonstrating proficiency in interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Completes all required paperwork timely and accurately. Takes readings from normal equipment and makes timely entry into appropriate logs. Takes and logs readings from critical equipment and takes appropriate corrective actions before system outage occur.
• Uses tools and equipment that are standard issue and do not need further calibration or adjustment. Keeps tools and work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Works on and completes all the facility team-based goals. Identifies opportunities for process/system improvements and implements them as they are approved.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Technical degree in related field is preferred.

Current universal refrigeration license and /or other trade licenses as required.

Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Principles of carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work.
Principles of heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively under stress, and meet short deadlines.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Good communication skills (oral and written).
Must be punctual and dependable.
Must have basic computer skills.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.