Facilities Technician — Building Systems & BAS Expert

Smith & Associates; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

SMITH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems across our Houston-area facilities. The role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or central plant operations, with a broad working knowledge of major building systems.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read blueprints, coordinate with vendors, and support on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more in facilities maintenance with BAS, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years commercial building operations experience preferred.
• Experience in office, warehouse, and mission-critical facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and upkeep; completes maintenance work orders promptly.
• Uses Microsoft Office; manages work orders and email.
• Reads blueprints; maintains organization and multitasks effectively.
• Must be self-sufficient, a team player, and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Operates and maintains mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Monitors central plant equipment and performs preventive maintenance per standards.
• Troubleshoots equipment and implements corrective actions.
• Responds to building emergencies including alarms, leaks, and power interruptions.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Verbal and written communication

Organization and multitasking

Troubleshooting

Self-sufficient / team player

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial building operations experience

Office, warehouse, and mission-critical facilities experience

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Controls & life-safety systems

Job description

SMITH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems across our Houston-area facilities. The role requires strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or central plant operations, with a broad working knowledge of major building systems.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read blueprints, coordinate with vendors, and support on-call rotations.