Engineer, Maintenance II (Night Shift)

Gulf States Toyota; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf States Toyota in Houston, TX seeks an Associate, Maintenance Engineer II to support the Vehicle Processing Center by maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems and leading maintenance activities.

You will design preventive programs, act as SME for HVAC, address equipment reliability, and mentor junior staff while ensuring NFPA/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 4-6 years of related experience or training.
• Driver license required and in-state at hire.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across facilities.
• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize resource utilization.
• Serve as SME for HVAC systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, reviewing load calculations, and ensuring compliance with energy and environmental standards.
• Provide technical leadership on electrical systems, including switchgear, distribution panels, backup power systems, and compliance with NFPA/NEC codes.
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs and present findings to management to support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline maintenance workflows, reduce costs, and improve system reliability.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, NFPA codes, OSHA requirements, and all environmental regulations during maintenance and project execution.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and maintenance staff.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related

Tools

CMMS

Electrical licenses (TX)

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Living Our Values

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life

The Associate, Maintenance Engineer II under the direction of the Lead Engineer supports the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and affiliated facilities by maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems while assisting with preventative maintenance programs. This role ensures compliance with safety and NFPA standards, uses proper PPE, and interprets technical manuals and drawings. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain safe, efficient operations.

As a Engineer, Maintenance II You Will

• Lead advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across facilities
• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize resource utilization
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for HVAC systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, reviewing load calculations, and ensuring compliance with energy and environmental standards
• Provide technical leadership on electrical systems, including switchgear, distribution panels, backup power systems, and compliance with NFPA/NEC codes
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs (e.g., equipment reliability, MTBF, energy efficiency) and present findings to management to support data-driven decisions
• Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and implement long-term solutions
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline maintenance workflows, reduce costs, improve system reliability, and align practices with industry best standards
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, NFPA codes, OSHA requirements, and all environmental regulations during maintenance and project execution
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and maintenance staff, building cross-functional expertise and operational depth

What We Need From You

• Associate's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university Req
• 4-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Required
• Ability to apply common sense.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required
• State Licensed Electrician A State of Texas Apprentice Maintenance Electrician License or a City of Houston Third Grade Stationary Engineer license is preferred. Preferred
• HVAC
• Reliability Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Computerized maintenance management system is a software package that maintains a computer database of information about an organization's maintenance operations.
• Preventive Maintenance
• Plumbing Awareness
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Systems Electrical systems are groups of electrical components connected to carry out some operation. Often the systems are combined with other systems.
• Equipment Repair

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly and repeatedly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; stoop; kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, to handle, grip/squeeze and/or feel; push/pull and reach with hands and arms. The associate will be frequently required to balance; crouch, or crawl; reach over-head and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

• 10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join Us

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.