On-Site Facilities Technician I

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform skilled work including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility buildings, systems, and equipment such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural components.

This on-site role is based at the FP&CC PM Shop with varying day, night, and weekend shifts, and may require on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• 2 years hands-on experience in facilities maintenance or a related trade
• Ability to work on-site and adapt to day, night, and weekend shifts
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on residential facilities, building systems, and equipment
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose maintenance issues and determine corrective actions
• Escalate complex maintenance problems and assist with coordinating repairs and work orders
• Maintain equipment, tools, and mechanical spaces and assist with basic repairs
• Enter work orders and track labor time in CMMS or designated systems

Skills

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

HVAC knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate or trade school degree

Tools

CMMS systems

Maintenance tools

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform skilled work including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility buildings, systems, and equipment such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural components.

This on-site role is based at the FP&CC PM Shop with varying day, night, and weekend shifts, and may require on-call duties during emergencies.