Maintenance Technician II

Visual Comfort & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift schedule: 3:30pm–12:00am

Structured Training & Development

Paid Time Off

7 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Competitive compensation plan

Health benefits

Life insurance & short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Houston, TX to keep manufacturing and facility operations running smoothly.

You will perform light electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic maintenance, support preventative maintenance, and assist with equipment troubleshooting and repairs. The role requires strong teamwork, problem solving, reading electrical schematics, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and implement remedies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform mechanical work on conveyors, motors, and related equipment.
• Excellent communication and team-oriented skills.
• Adherence to plant safety and 5S SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery and meet maintenance requirements for 480-volt, 3 phase systems to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair electrical systems as needed.
• Support, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain conveyor systems.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Mechanical work

Communication

5S safety

Job description

Who we are

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for collaborating with warehouse and office personnel to ensure smooth operational functionality. Duties include performing light electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic maintenance tasks, supporting daily operations with preventative maintenance, and assisting with equipment troubleshooting and repairs.

Visual Comfort Offers

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined

• Maintain machinery, meeting maintenance requirements for 480-volt, 3 phase systems, and minimizing downtime will be necessary.
• Install and repair electrical systems
• Support, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain conveyor systems
• Utilize maintenance software to accurately and thoroughly detail and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the course of the day, including searching and issuing parts, documenting equipment issues, and entering inspections
• Prioritize and self-schedule maintenance work around production activities.
• Drive plant goals & objectives through individually led projects and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure quality standards are always met.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

What you will bring

• 5 years of experience in facility maintenance
• Outstanding communication and team-orientation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g., six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Ability to perform mechanical work, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, ability to cut and lace belts
• Application of high-level quality standards.
• Adhere to plant safety and 5S requirements; Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Excellent computer skills.

Compensation Range: $21.58 + $1.00 Shift Premium

Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).