Buildings & Systems Engineering Maintenance Mechanic

UPS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k)

Pension plan

Medical-dental-vision coverage

Healthcare premium covered

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

UPS is hiring a Buildings and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic to maintain a package handling facility. The role involves fast-paced electrical and mechanical maintenance across AC/DC systems, motors, drives, and conveyors, with readiness for 1st-3rd shifts in a 24x7 operation.

Ideal candidates have a strong electrical background and will undergo an electrical assessment. UPS emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in this essential facility role.

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical background and be able to pass an electrical assessment.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical equipment, motors, drives, and controls is preferred.
• Willingness to work 1st/2nd/3rd shift in a 24x7 facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC/DC electrical equipment (batteries, relays, VFDs, encoders).
• Inspect and service mechanical components (motors, conveyors, belts).
• Inspect and service pneumatic equipment (diverters, hoses) and hydraulic equipment (hoses, cylinders).
• Weld, repair, and maintain conveyors and related structures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment such as conveyors and carts.

Skills

Electrical background

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

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Job Description

UPS is currently hiring a Buildings and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanics. This position is responsible for maintenance activities performed to keep a UPS package handling facility operating efficiently and effectively. The work is fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other hub employees. Ideal candidates must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, in a 24 x 7 operation. The candidate requires a strong electrical background and must pass an electrical assessment.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Troubleshooting, adjusting, and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo-driven equipment, photo-electrical devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), and encoders
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing pneumatic equipment such as diverters, lubricators, hoses, and coils
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
• Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating as defined by scope of work
• Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts, and power industrial equipment

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The starting pay for this position is $40.11 per hour. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges, and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Hired applicants are eligible for

• weekly pay
• extensive training
• 401(K)
• defined-benefit pension plan
• medical-dental and vision after waiting and or probation period
• $0 healthcare premium
• paid vacation
• paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• paid holidays
• discounted employee stock purchase program

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.