Maintenance Technician - Portable Sanitation Specialist

AMERI-CANS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

STD & Accident coverage

EAP

PTO 10 days

Sick time 4 days

Personal days 4 days

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

AMERI-CANS is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician at our Richmond, VA location. You will perform inspections and preventive maintenance on restroom trailers, install and troubleshoot water and waste systems, and repair plumbing/electrical/HVAC components to keep units event-ready.

The role requires experience as a maintenance technician or RV mechanic, strong plumbing and electrical skills, HVAC knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician, RV mechanic, or similar hands-on repair role.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems (water pumps, hoses, fittings, water/waste management).
• Experience with residential plumbing systems (supply side and drain side).
• Demonstrated ability to install, uninstall, and troubleshoot water tanks and water systems.
• Strong Electrical Skills AC/DC
• Experience with HVAC systems (basic troubleshooting and repair of A/C and heating units).
• Mechanical aptitude for trailer-related repairs (welding, carpentry, general handyman skills a plus).
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Adherence to a background check
• Must have authorization to work in the United States of America. Some of the job sites that we support require U.S. American citizenship and a clean criminal history to access their sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on restroom trailers (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural components).
• Install, uninstall, and troubleshoot temporary water and waste systems, pumps, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues, including clogs, leaks, pumps, water tanks, and waste systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems: outlets, breakers, wiring, lighting, batteries, and generators.
• Service HVAC systems (A/C, heaters, ventilation) to ensure comfort and proper operation.
• Monitor and maintain freshwater and waste tank levels; perform proper pumping, cleaning, and odor control.
• Handle general maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, welding, flooring, and fixture repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory in good working order.
• Deploy on repair/ maintenance calls including emergency repair requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure units are event-ready, clean, and in excellent working condition before deployment.

Skills

Maintenance tech exp

RV mechanic

Electrical AC/DC

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing systems

Water systems

Bilingual EN/ES

Driver's license

Background check

US work authorization

Job description

AMERI-CANS is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician at our Richmond, VA location. You will perform inspections and preventive maintenance on restroom trailers, install and troubleshoot water and waste systems, and repair plumbing/electrical/HVAC components to keep units event-ready.

The role requires experience as a maintenance technician or RV mechanic, strong plumbing and electrical skills, HVAC knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.