Maintenance Lead

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Houston to oversee maintenance activities, manage a team of technicians, and ensure optimal facility performance.

You will drive preventive and corrective programs while coordinating with other departments for operational efficiency and safety. The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in maintenance, and 2+ years in supervision, with proficiency in CMMS and knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in maintenance.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• OSHA safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA and regulatory standards.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress for timely completion.
• Promote safety culture and continuous improvement within the team.
• Coordinate and schedule activities to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized work.
• Respond quickly to emergency maintenance requests and resolve issues.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Perform regular safety inspections and audits.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and spare parts; reorder as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

CMMS

Building systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Lead will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities and ensuring the smooth operation of the facility. This role involves leading a team of maintenance technicians, managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensuring the facility’s infrastructure, equipment, and systems are maintained at optimal performance levels. The Maintenance Lead will work closely with other departments to support operational efficiency and safety standards.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor work progress to ensure timely completion.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance and repair work.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and ensure quick resolution.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and spare parts, and reorder as necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software.
• Solid understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High School Diploma

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in facilities management is highly desirable.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance‑related fields preferred.
• OSHA safety certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed in a shop environment
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable
• Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach
• The use of Safety Glasses is required
• The use of earplugs is recommended
• Ability to stand up to 12 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 7 days a week
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com. TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Comfort Systems USA is composed of more than 45 operating companies in over 170 locations across the United States. We are a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems. We take great pride in knowing that the work we do can improve the lives of those around us. Our national footprint means that we have career opportunities across the USA, ranging from entry-level field and office positions to experienced professionals who support a wide range of projects.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.