Maintenance Technician - Temple, TX
About The Position
AMERI-CANS is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician at its Temple, Texas location. The role supports day-to-day operations for a growing portable sanitation company by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing restroom trailers and their plumbing, electrical, HVAC, water, and waste systems. The technician also handles general trailer repairs, maintains tools and parts, and responds to scheduled and emergency service calls. Units must be clean, event-ready, and in excellent working condition before deployment. The position requires performing essential duties with minimal or no supervision. Physical requirements include sitting or standing for long periods; moving fingers and hands; stooping, crawling, bending, twisting, reaching, and crouching; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; and dragging up to 185 pounds. Some supported job sites require U.S. citizenship and a clean criminal history for access.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a maintenance technician, RV mechanic, or in a similar hands-on repair role.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, including water pumps, hoses, fittings, and water and waste management.
- Experience with residential plumbing systems, including supply-side and drain-side systems.
- Demonstrated ability to install, uninstall, and troubleshoot water tanks and water systems.
- Strong AC/DC electrical skills.
- Experience with basic troubleshooting and repair of HVAC, air-conditioning, and heating units.
- Ability to operate a skid steer, forklift, and large non-CDL trucks.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Adherence to a background check.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform essential duties with minimal or no supervision.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods; move fingers and hands; stoop, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and crouch; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and drag 185 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude for trailer-related repairs.
- Welding, carpentry, and general handyman skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on restroom trailers, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural components.
- Install, uninstall, and troubleshoot temporary water and waste systems, pumps, and related systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues, including clogs, leaks, pumps, water tanks, and waste systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including outlets, breakers, wiring, lighting, batteries, and generators.
- Service air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems.
- Monitor and maintain freshwater and waste tank levels; perform pumping, cleaning, and odor control.
- Perform general maintenance, including carpentry, painting, welding, flooring, and fixture repairs.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and spare-parts inventory in good working order.
- Respond to repair and maintenance calls, including emergency requests, in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure units are clean, event-ready, and in excellent working condition before deployment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Company-paid short-term disability and accident supplemental coverage
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off: 10 days
- Paid sick time: 4 days
- Personal days: 4 days
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Professional development
- Unlimited growth potential
- Respect, appreciation, and reciprocation for effort and resulting success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
