Facilities Maintenance Technician

Our Client YES, Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment public school system that serves 15,000 students across nineteen (19) schools in the Houston area. YES Prep has been ranked as among the top 100 public high schools in the nation by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. Every year, 100 percent of YES Prep’s graduating seniors have been accepted into four-year colleges, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Rice, and Stanford. YES Prep combines a highly successful 6th-12th grade model along with high standards for student achievement.

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician who is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.). This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, reporting to the Facilities Supervisor.

Location: site is near S. Post Oak Rd. and Beltway 8

Pay: $22.50 /hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Days/Shift: Monday through Friday, 6am to 3pm

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | Programa de Beneficios de ABM

The successful candidate will be responsible for plumbing, electrical, access control and HVAC maintenance as well as any other duties assigned by the Facilities Supervisor. We’re looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with on clients.

Facilities Maintenance Technician responsibilities

• Evaluate, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems in the building 
• Communicate with facilities management about any work that requires outside expert assistance 
• Receive and respond to reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises 
• Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete tasks or projects 
• Proficient with instruments and tools required for job responsibilities 

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent 
• 2 years of working experience in facilities maintenance  
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; customer service oriented 
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-task 
• Must have the ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.   ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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