Equipment Specialist

United Site Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

United Site Services in Houston, TX, is seeking an Equipment Specialist to perform routine maintenance and repair of restroom facilities, holding tanks, and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and reliable service to customers.

You will operate forklifts, use steam cleaners and pressure washers, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure units are ready for delivery and return. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Customer service and effective communication are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage time effectively.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Check, wash, repair, and store toilets and containers as needed.
• Use steam cleaners and/or pressure washers for cleaning assets.
• Keep wash pad area clean and organized and report safety hazards.
• Inspect and maintain water-recycling systems daily.
• Complete unit checks before delivery and upon return.
• Conduct general facility maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with retrofitting of special units and use forklifts for loading/unloading.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communications

Decision making & problem solving

Job description

About USS

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.

Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.

By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Primary Purpose

The Equipment Specialist performs routine work in the repair and general maintenance on various pieces of equipment including restrooms, sinks, holding tanks and showers. This is position is also responsible to ensure that the yard is cleaned and organized.

Essential Functions

• Check, wash, repair, paint and store toilets, containers and other company materials.
• Use steam cleaner and/or pressure washer for cleaning assets (toilets, sinks, etc.)
• Keep wash pad area clean and organized.
• Check and clean water-recycling system daily.
• Inform Supervisor/Manager of material used throughout the day.
• Report any problems found on equipment throughout the day to Supervisor.
• Completely check and repair units before delivery and upon return.
• Conducts general facility maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with the retrofitting of special or high-end units.
• Follow United Site Services safety rules: utilizes protective clothing and equipment, reports safety hazards and incidents to supervisors.
• Uses forklift for loading and unloading assets (toilets, sinks, etc.)

Qualifications

• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Communications
• Decision Making and Problem Solving

Physical Requirements

• Sit while operating equipment (such as a forklift) and stand while servicing products
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance
• Speak clearly so customers can understand
• Understand the speech of another person
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Be able to walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion