Senior Plant Facilities Reliability Technician

Powell Houston-Canton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Houston-Canton in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Plant Facilities Reliability Technician for the second shift (Mon–Thu, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) with overtime as needed. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance to keep a busy manufacturing campus running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include routine facilities maintenance (carpentry, electrical, plumbing), diagnosing issues, repairing lighting, patching drywall and paint, supporting installations, coordinating with contractors, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years’ experience on a facilities maintenance team.
• Hands-on with common shop tools and industrial equipment.
• Experience installing electrical feeds for industrial equipment.
• Safety-focused with strict adherence to policies.
• Clear, practical communicator with basic English.

Responsibilities

• Own routine facilities maintenance: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve minor plumbing issues.
• Repair and replace lighting components and fixtures.
• Patch drywall, texture, and paint to prepare office areas for occupancy.
• Support installations, coordinate with contractors, and track parts and supplies.
• Collaborate with and assist other maintenance technicians as needed.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical/electronic systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sander

Drill press

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

Senior Plant Facilities Reliability TechnicianImagine joining Powell—a leader in engineered-to-order switchgear—where your craftsmanship keeps a Houston (77075) manufacturing campus humming. Are you ready for second shift (Mon–Thurs, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) with overtime when needed?Is this you?Do you move seamlessly from fixing a leaky trap to pulling wire for an industrial machine?Can you restore lighting in minutes and leave office spaces “make-ready” with clean sheetrock and paint?Do you thrive independently while also backing up fellow maintenance techs?What you’ll doOwn routine facilities maintenance: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general repairsDiagnose and resolve minor plumbing issuesRepair and replace lighting components and fixturesPatch drywall, texture, and paint to prepare office areas for occupancySupport installations, coordinate with contractors, and track parts and suppliesCollaborate with and assist other maintenance technicians as neededCredentials that set you up for successHigh school diploma or GED4 years’ experience on a facilities maintenance teamYour toolkitHands-on with sanders, a drill press, forklifts, and scissor liftsExperienced installing electrical feeds for industrial equipment and repairing existing plant electrical infrastructureSafety-focused, following industrial policies and procedures without compromiseClear, practical communicator; basic English (written and spoken)Comfortable working solo and as part of a crewProficiency in Electrical Installation and Electrical/Electronic SystemsWhere and how you’ll workTemperature-controlled warehouse and manufacturing plant with occasional outdoor tasks in hot or cold weatherLess than 5% travel to offsite locations across Greater HoustonPhysical activity: balance and agility on stairs; repetitive bending/reaching; standing/walking for most or all of a shift; regularly lifting 60+ lbs; manual tasks including typing and hand pressureBefore you applyThis summary highlights essential duties but isn’t a complete list of all possible tasks.Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.