Service Manager - Electrical Solutions

United Rentals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund (http://jobs.un

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Oprt

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US

Paid Sick Leave

An inclusive and welcoming culture ():

Job summary

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental provider, is seeking a Service Manager to lead a major maintenance enterprise within the Electrical Solutions Division. You’ll hire and motivate an amazing team of Service Technicians and Equipment Associates, and you will maintain and repair a variety of specialty rental equipment to ensure safe operation and readiness for rental.

You will work closely with the Branch Manager and help build a profitable location through leadership, service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of operations and shop management experience in equipment maintenance.
• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical and electrical systems; able to read one-line drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment including Electrical Distribution, Load Banks, Transformers, and Medium Voltage Equipment.
• Motivate, coach and train technicians to exceed time and quality standards and comply with repair and maintenance processes.
• Supervise Service Technicians, ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Build strong customer relationships through high quality and timely service.
• Apply United Rentals policies to maximize productivity while maintaining a safe, organized facility.
• Manage shop operating expenses.
• Lead, plan, measure and improve service and maintenance performance metrics.
• Meet regularly with Branch Managers, reporting problems and proposing solutions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Customer service

P&L / maintenance accounting

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Service Manager at United Rentals, you’ll be the leader of a major maintenance enterprise within the Electrical Solutions Division. You’ll have the opportunity to hire and motivate an amazing team of Service Technicians and Equipment Associates. You will maintain and repair a variety of specialty rental equipment and support assets assigned to the Electrical Solutions fleet to ensure safe operation and readiness for rental. You will work closely with the Branch Manager, and help build a profitable location with your leadership, service and maintenance knowledge, and business management.

What you'll do:

• Supervise the preventative maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of a variety of equipment, including but not limited to the following: Electrical Distribution, Load Banks, Transformers, Medium Voltage Equipment

• Motivate, coach and train technicians to exceed time & quality standards and comply with standard repair and maintenance processes

• Supervise Service Technicians, ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed at all times

• Build strong customer relationships through the delivery of high quality and timely customer service

• Apply United Rental policies to maximize productivity while maintaining a safe work environment in a clean, organized facility

• Manage the shop operating expenses

• Lead, plan, measure and continuous improvement of all service and maintenance performance metrics

• Meet on regular basis with Branch Managers, reporting any problems and discussing possible solutions

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years of operations and shop management experience with background in repairing and maintaining the equipment

• Intermediate to advanced diagnostic and repair skills for mechanical and electrical systems

• Advanced knowledge of parts and consumable inventory management as well as vendor management

• Experience with electrical systems that allows for independent assessment and diagnosis in most situations

• Ability to read and interpret one-line drawings

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• Motivational and leadership skills with excellent customer service skills

• Strong knowledge of maintenance accounting and P&L

• Basic computer skills (Excel)

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just "talk the talk!" We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in‑class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund (http://jobs.unitedrentals.com/creative/culture)

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture (https://jobs.unitedrentals.com/about-us/inclusion)

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings (http://unitedrentalsbenefits.com/)

For Canadian benefits, click here (https://unitedrentalsbenefitscanada.com/)

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.