Building Services | Temporary Building Services Technician

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Building Services Technician to provide hands-on facilities support across shelter and residential facilities in the Houston area. The role covers routine maintenance, inspections, and coordination with staff to ensure safe, functional spaces for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, technical ability, professionalism, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations, with experience in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two+ years of experience in building maintenance or related field preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Experience in shelters or residential facilities is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, fixtures).
• Troubleshoot facility issues and determine when specialized contractors are required.
• Complete preventive maintenance and replace components (filters, bulbs, fixtures).
• Assist with painting, patching, assembly, installation and general repair work.
• Conduct routine inspections of shelter and residential areas for safety or facility concerns.
• Prepare rooms, common areas, and program spaces for resident use and program operations.
• Coordinate work with shelter and program staff to minimize disruption to residents and services.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries around children, families, and other vulnerable populations.
• Respond quickly to facility needs that may impact resident safety or program continuity.
• Ensure safety by reporting concerns, maintaining exits and lighting, and supporting safety inspections.
• Maintain tools and maintenance areas in safe, clean condition; assist with after-hours repairs.
• Assist Facilities Manager with renovations, moves, and equipment replacement.
• Verify completion of maintenance work and report outstanding issues.
• Travel between assigned agency facilities as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Life safety systems

Vendor management

Documentation/Record keeping

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Building Services Technician provides hands on facilities support across Catholic Charities' shelter and residential facilities. This role performs routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, room preparation, and general building services to ensure safe, clean, and fully operational environments for residents, staff, and program operations.

This position is intended for an individual who demonstrates reliability, technical capability, professionalism, good judgment, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. The technician works directly within shelter environments and must maintain discretion, appropriate boundaries, and compliance with all safety, security, and program requirements.

Deliver

• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical, lighting, fixtures, doors, locks, furniture, walls, and other building components.
• Troubleshoot basic facility and equipment issues and determine when specialized contractors are required.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules, including replacing filters, bulbs, fixtures, hardware, and other components.
• Assist with painting, patching, assembly, installation, and general repair work.
• Conduct routine inspections of shelter and residential areas to identify maintenance, safety, or facility concerns.
• Prepare rooms, common areas, and program spaces for resident use and program operations.
• Coordinate work with shelter and program staff to minimize disruption to residents and services.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working around children, families, and other vulnerable populations.
• Respond quickly and professionally to facility needs that may impact resident safety or program continuity.
• Ensure overall facility safety by promptly reporting safety or security concerns, maintaining safe and operational exits, walkways, doors, and lighting, and supporting fire/life safety inspections, corrective actions, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance areas, and supplies in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Assist with emergency facility repairs as needed, including after hours response.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with renovations, moves, furniture installation, equipment replacement, and other facility projects.
• Verify completion of assigned maintenance work and report outstanding issues.
• Travel between assigned agency facilities as needed.

Qualifications

The Expertise We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working in shelters, residential facilities, schools, healthcare facilities, multifamily housing, or similar environments is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in building maintenance, facilities, apartment maintenance, construction, handyman work, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related field preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation.

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and general building systems.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, bids, and work orders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to urgent facility needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with facility related software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, vendors, volunteers, and external partners.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including shelter settings.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.