Facilities Maintenance Lead & Safety Champion

DePelchin Children’s Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DePelchin Family Services in Houston, TX seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee day-to-day maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facility systems, coordinating routine work orders and safety compliance.

You will partner with the Facilities Manager to implement preventive maintenance, manage vendor coordination, monitor HVAC/electrical/plumbing, and support emergency response and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of facilities maintenance experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction.
• EPA (HVAC/Refrigeration) Certification required.
• Electrical Apprentice License required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day maintenance activities for buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles under facilities leadership.
• Assists with assigning and prioritizing work orders and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion and quality.
• Supports emergency response and on-call coverage for facility issues.
• Assists with implementing preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Coordinates vendor services and monitors work to meet contract requirements.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, parts, tools, and equipment for facility operations.
• Performs maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Supports conference room setup and basic audio/visual needs.
• Monitors building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and reports issues promptly.
• Conducts routine inspections for safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Supports safety and emergency preparedness activities, including drills and reporting.
• Maintains accurate documentation of maintenance activities and repairs.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical

Plumbing

Construction

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Certification

Electrical Apprentice License

Job description

DePelchin Family Services in Houston, TX seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee day-to-day maintenance of buildings, grounds, and facility systems, coordinating routine work orders and safety compliance.

You will partner with the Facilities Manager to implement preventive maintenance, manage vendor coordination, monitor HVAC/electrical/plumbing, and support emergency response and on-call coverage.