Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Santa Maria Hostel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Assistant/Porter to support maintenance, housekeeping, and day-to-day facility operations. The role involves basic repairs, equipment operation, and safety compliance to ensure a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing maintenance, landscape upkeep, delivery handling, and event setup. A high school diploma or GED is required; vocational certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic repairs and improvements on buildings and furnishings.
• Assists Facilities Manager with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing system maintenance.
• Maintains landscape and cleans classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
• Receives deliveries and manages supplies.
• Operates cleaning equipment safely and follows procedures.
• Disinfects garbage cans and restocks supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance like changing air filters and fire extinguisher checks.
• Sets up and breaks down furniture and equipment for meetings or events.
• Monitors premises for safety hazards and reports issues.

Skills

Housekeeping

Basic repairs

Maintenance tasks

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washers

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Brooms

Job description

Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Assistant/Porter to support maintenance, housekeeping, and day-to-day facility operations. The role involves basic repairs, equipment operation, and safety compliance to ensure a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing maintenance, landscape upkeep, delivery handling, and event setup. A high school diploma or GED is required; vocational certificate preferred.