Facilities Maintenance Technician

ABM•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Days/Shift: Monday through Friday, 6am to 3pm Location: SE Houston near E Loop Fwy, zip code 77012 Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members

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

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
any other duties assigned by the Facilities Supervisor