Maintenance Electrician

Quality Support Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Quality Support Services in Houston seeks a Journeyman Maintenance Electrician to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

The role requires certification or apprenticeship completion, the ability to work nights or weekends, and physical capability for lifting and climbing in industrial environments. Training includes safety compliance and documenting activities in the CMMS system.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship, trade school, or several years of experience
• Journeyman certification in relevant trades/regions
• Ability to work shifts, including nights or weekends
• Physical ability for lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance: Inspect and service equipment to prevent failures
• Repairs: Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues
• Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of equipment problems
• Installation: Set up and test new machinery or systems
• Safety compliance: Follow OSHA and company safety standards
• Documentation: Record maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems

Blueprint and schematic reading

Hand and power tools

Problem-solving

CMMS software

Education

Journeyman certification

Apprenticeship / trade school

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Must be skilled, fully trained tradesperson who performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on equipment, machinery, or facilities-typically after completing an apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preventive maintenance: Inspect and service equipment to prevent failures
• Repairs: Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues
• Troubleshooting: Identify root causes of equipment problems
• Installation: Set up and test new machinery or systems
• Safety compliance: Follow OSHA and company safety standards
• Documentation: Record maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical systems (motors, conveyors, PLCs, etc.)
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Use of hand and power tools
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Basic computer or CMMS (maintenance software) skills

Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship, trade school, or several years of experience
• Journeyman certification (in some trades/regions)
• Ability to work shifts, including nights or weekends
• Physical ability for lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods

Typical Work Environments

• Warehouses and distribution centers
• Manufacturing plants
• Commercial buildings or facilities
• Utilities and industrial settings

This position is expected to work primarily in industrial settings, professionalism, adherence to safety protocols, and "team player" is an essential requirement for this position

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour (DOE)

Benefits:

• 401(k) available
• PTO
• Health savings account
• Life insurance