Technician 1 - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical plan (no premium)

Technical training programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aggreko in Houston, TX is seeking a Technician 1 — Electric to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generators, HVAC systems, and related electrical equipment. The role is based at the North Houston service center with daily travel to customer sites in a company vehicle.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of hands-on experience with diesel/natural gas generators or commercial HVAC equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, with 2+ years hands-on experience on diesel/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, including inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Able to read nominal/effective tonnage and/or kW requirements and electrical schematics reading
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain TWIC or DOT medical card as required
• Physically able to move or lift objects typically under 60 lbs and climb stairs/ladders as needed

Responsibilities

• Based out of our North Houston, TX service center, traveling daily to customer sites in a company vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, HVAC systems, and oil‑free air compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer sites, diagnosing and executing repairs
• Set up and operate equipment independently or alongside fellow technicians, both in the shop and on customer sites
• Work overtime and weekends as needed, with potential for travel to support customer operations

Skills

Diesel/gas generator experience

HVAC equipment experience

Electrical schematics reading

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On‑Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Technician 1 — Electric based in North Houston, TX. You’ll keep customers powered by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing generators, electrical distribution equipment, and HVAC systems.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What You’ll Do As Technician 1 — Electric

• Based out of our North Houston, TX service center, traveling daily to customer sites in a company vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, HVAC systems, and oil‑free air compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer sites, diagnosing and executing repairs
• Set up and operate equipment independently or alongside fellow technicians, both in the shop and on customer sites
• Work overtime and weekends as needed, with potential for travel to support customer operations

Auto req ID 480805BR

Minimum Education Required High School/GED

Job Category Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• High School diploma or GED, with 2+ years of hands‑on experience on diesel/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, including inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Able to calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, and confident reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card based on customer requirements
• Physically able to move or lift objects typically under 50 lbs
• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand‑eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders
• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post‑offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs), push/pull (80 lbs), carry (60 lbs), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs), stoop, kneel and squat

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Full‑time position with potential for overtime and weekend work
• Annual bonus program
• No‑premium‑cost medical plan option available
• Robust technical training programs (in‑person and virtual) covering diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil‑free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage, and more
• Career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a safety‑focused culture working with brand‑new technology

Location and Contract

City: Houston

State: Texas

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Aggreko