Maintenance Technician

WeldFit in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WeldFit, headquartered in Houston, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee upkeep of facilities and grounds. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and hands-on work across building systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment, performing physical maintenance tasks, and coordinating with management to ensure facility reliability. Candidates should have at least 3 years of related experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and willingness to perform maintenance tasks.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance or warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general facility systems preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee upkeep of facility common areas and grounds.
• Inspect and service building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety devices.
• Respond to emergencies with sound judgment and prompt action.
• Perform janitorial and grounds maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading English

Writing English

Planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Maintenance)

Since our beginning over 50 years ago, WeldFit has become a leading manufacturer of standard and custom products for the pipeline, refining and petrochemical industries. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, our products are used around the world. Known for quality and reliability.

WeldFit, is looking for a responsible and self-motivated candidate for the position of Maintenance Technician. They will be responsible for performing and overseeing upkeep of all facility common areas and grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work and think safety at all times, reporting of all unsafe working conditions to his/her supervisor.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of all building operating systems such as HVAC, security and sprinkler systems, fire alarms, plumbing, heating, electrical and any other related building setup.
• Respond to emergency situations with sound judgment and in a prompt manner.
• Perform physical duties to upkeep facilities such as lifting, carrying, climbing ladders, inspecting all areas of facility and other necessary physical duties.

Reports

• Prepare budgets and estimates regarding facility upkeep, maintenance, renovation and restoration by applying figure aptitude and knowledge of building systems.
• Maintaining and submission of all reports, records, and inventories as required.

• Plan, delegate and perform upkeep of various facilities to include:
  • grounds maintenance
  • building repair/renovation
  • preventive maintenance
    • On heavy industrial machinery like overhead cranes, welding equipment and CNC machines
• Care taker for all materials, tools, and equipment in his/her care.
• Function as liaison between tenants and management in resolving problems and implementing solutions.

Janitorial

• Janitorial chores to include, but not limited to:
  • Sweeping
  • Emptying trash containers into dumpsters
  • Removal of bulk trash to designated area
  • Sweeping of waste absorbent granules and placing into designated waste absorbent granules containers.
  • Maintaining waste absorbent pads around the machines and placing into designated waste absorbent pad containers.
  • Moving heavy furniture as needed

Company Improvement

• Understands that the combination of all employees create a powerful culture from within and eventually becomes a reputation and/or perception from all customers and vendors from the outside. Thus, the attitude and willingness to help your fellow teammate is imperative. Competition within the company wall or internal politics is looked down upon.
• Continuous Process Improvement is the key to staying ahead of our competitors. For example, improving a form such as the Vendor Performance Measurement, if that data is not useful, then change it.
• Function as liaison between tenants and management in resolving problems and implementing solutions.

Miscellaneous

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends with minimum notice
• Remain familiar with applicable city and state building codes to ensure compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience Level

• Over 3 years of advanced experience/equivalent competence level on all machine operations of department

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar job
• Prior experience in maintenance and warehouse setting.

Physical Requirements

• Capability of lifting up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb for long periods
• High Level of manual dexterity
• Ability to be in extreme temperatures (shop environment)

Required Skills

• Verbal Communication in English
• English Reading Skills
• English Writing Skills
• Planning
• Time Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Professionalism
• Aptitude to train and retain
• Material Handling equipment and safely operate assigned equipment
• Self-Motivated
• Perseverance
• Adapt to Changes
• Team work mentality
• Sense of urgency based on priorities