Facilities Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Repairs & Upkeep

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to manage facility upkeep across its Goodwill locations. Responsibilities include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs using hand and power tools.

You will inspect and repair equipment, read blueprints, order parts, and maintain safety standards, including lockout/tagout. A valid driver's license and able to lift up to 80 pounds are required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, repair manuals, schematic diagrams, and parts catalogs.
• Ability to estimate, record, and track maintenance costs.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts safely.
• Ability to follow safety regulations including lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance across all Goodwill locations (carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, or replace defective equipment parts.
• Plan repairs using blueprints, manuals, or diagrams.
• Order parts and track maintenance costs.
• Enforce safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Open/close facilities; operate equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Report safety concerns and coordinate with supervisors and teams.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Tool usage

Blueprints

Equipment diagnostics

Safety regulations

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to manage facility upkeep across its Goodwill locations. Responsibilities include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs using hand and power tools.

You will inspect and repair equipment, read blueprints, order parts, and maintain safety standards, including lockout/tagout. A valid driver's license and able to lift up to 80 pounds are required; background checks apply.