MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Training & growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician at TAMU - Prairie View, TX. The role requires substantial maintenance and trade-school training, with leadership responsibilities and a clear focus on facility systems.

You will ensure safety, quality, and reliable operation across electrical and mechanical platforms. The position offers a competitive pay range, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Four years of skilled trade school or maintenance vocational schooling.
• Five years of experience as a maintenance technician in an institutional setting.
• Two years of experience as a licensed Journeyman in the specialized trade.
• Must have one of: Master license, Journeyman Electrical License or EPA certification, Journeyman Plumber License, or a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in repairs; reports major problems to supervisor.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs electrical/mechanical systems and facilities.
• Diagnoses malfunction of HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supervises and leads a group of workers on a project.
• Reads and transmits detailed instructions verbally and in writing.
• Teaches advanced maintenance skills to the department.
• Reviews work of outside vendors; creates punch lists.
• Reports on and repairs discrepancies as assigned.
• Analyzes complex building system problems individually or as a team.
• Maintains logs, conducts rounds and completes work orders.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership

HVAC & electrical knowledge

Education

Trade school / vocational maintenance

Tools

Power tools

Electrical & mechanical systems

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full time MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position.

Location: TAMU - 100 University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446. (Openings at other locations within school district available) Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. (Full and Part Time with the flexibility to meet most scheduling needs)

Requirement: 1 year of prior maintenance experience with plumbing is required; apprentice I-III is preferred.

Pay Range: $13.50per hour to$17.50 per hour.

Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset!

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide.

Job Summary

Summary: Performs a variety of skilled maintenance duties related to facility engineering and maintenance functions, while providing field leadership, ensuring quality assurance, supporting training efforts, and managing escalations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in making decisions on all normal and complex repairs; reports major problems to the maintenance supervisor and foreman.
• Constructs, finishes, installs, maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, or the facilities of any related systems, using power and hand tools and other necessary equipment.
• Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs or diagnoses malfunction of HVAC, electrical and mechanical building systems, sterilizers, sprinkler and standpipe systems, transport systems, electronic signaling systems, fire alarm systems and similar specialty equipment items with appropriate training, certification skills and licensing requirements as needed.
• Supervises and leads a group of workers on a project.
• Reads, comprehends and transmits complicated detailed instructions verbally and in writing.
• Teaches advanced maintenance skills to other members of the department.
• Reviews work of outside vendors and licensed maintenance workers; makes punch lists.
• Reports on and repairs discrepancies as assigned.
• Analyzes and corrects complex building system problems, alone or as part of a team.
• Maintains logs, performs rounds and completes work orders, tests and inspections.
• Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
• Serves as a member of facility emergency response team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of skilled trade school or maintenance vocational schooling.
• Five years of experience as a maintenance technician in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance discipline.
• Two years of experience as a licensed Journeyman in the specialized trade.

Must have one of the following

• Master license in one trade or two of the following: Journeyman Electrical License or Registered ACR Technician with EPA certification in Refrigerant, or a Journeyman Plumber License, etc.
• Valid driver’s license.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identify Theft Protection

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, information is available for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

SSC & Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the facility service industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.