Maintenance Lead

Texbeststores; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Exceptional Training

Competitive Pay

401K With a Competitive Company Match

Job summary

Tex Best Travel Centers in McAllen, TX is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and other building systems in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes safety, responsiveness to maintenance requests, and collaboration with store staff to keep facilities in excellent condition while supporting events and store setups.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in a retail or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks throughout the retail store.
• Identify and report the need for major repairs.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are kept in clean and operational condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with store setup and takedown for special events.
• Collaborate with store staff to maintain a safe and pleasant shopping environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for equipment and facilities per guidelines.
• Provide equipment maintenance support and preventive maintenance on an on-demand or emergency basis.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

El Tigre/ Tex Best Travel Centers provide a unique workplace experience for all of our team members within Retail Convenience Stores. Our goal is to make sure our team members succeed in a fun, family focused environment. If you are a team player interested in learning and growing, El Tigre/ Tex Best is the place for you to begin your career journey.

The Maintenance Lead will oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, carpentry, painting, and other building systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks throughout the retail store.
• Identify and report the need for major repairs.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are kept in clean and operational condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with store setup and takedown for special events.
• Collaborate with store staff to maintain a safe and pleasant shopping environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for equipment and facilities in accordance with manufacturer’s and/or engineering guidelines.
• Provide equipment maintenance support and preventive maintenance on an on-demand or emergency basis which may include power washing, change filters, painting, ceiling tiles replacement, lightbulb replacement and other similar duties.

Incentives/Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Exceptional Training
• Competitive Pay
• 401K With a Competitive Company Match

Requirements

Qualifications

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Proven experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Ability to handle physical workload and stand for extended periods.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of motivation and proactivity.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders for access to ceilings and signs.
• Ability to crawl in access areas and under counters and dispensers.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble large and small mechanical, plumbing, and electrical parts, assemblies, and components.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and special equipment to complete work assignments.
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching.

Competencies

• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Proactive mindset.
• High energy and strong work ethic.

Education and Experience

The position requires the following educational experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least three years of maintenance experience required.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily inside a retail store and an outdoor environment.
• Driving to district stores will be required.

Disclaimer

La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate.