Maintenance Technician - 6K Sign-On Bonus

Daniels Health • Houston, TX

2d • $39 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician services and maintains electro-mechanical equipment supporting local and regional site operations, including a robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and other equipment. The role oversees daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility through direct leadership of a custodial employee and develops and trains Maintenance Specialists to support their facilities.

The technician performs hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair; monitors equipment for safe and efficient operation; and provides 24/7 phone-based equipment monitoring and emergency response, remotely or on site. The position also manages a team of two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists, coordinates planned downtime and spare parts, records maintenance and safety activity, and provides remote support to facilities outside the region. A current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with maintenance potentially needed evenings or weekends. The role requires emergency monitoring and willingness to respond to maintenance situations at night and on weekends. Compensation is $38.89–$43.21 per hour, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments. The position is full-time and permanent.

Requirements

• Current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License, maintained throughout employment.
• Maintenance experience with mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment.
• Welding experience and ability to perform basic repair work.
• Ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines with telephone support.
• Ability to operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations.
• Ability to monitor and activate boiler water, chemical, and air valves, and monitor boiler fuel levels.
• Proficiency using computers, tablets, and smart devices; ability to navigate Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting systems such as Maintain-X and Myosh, write reports in MS Word, and maintain computer-based documentation.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency maintenance situations at night and on weekends.
• Ability to provide 24/7 emergency monitoring of boiler systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical waste processing center operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising employees in entry-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of on-site equipment.
• Communicate with Service and Engineering teams to arrange spare parts, travel schedules, and support.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as needed, within timelines and budgets.
• Provide 24/7 equipment monitoring by phone and respond rapidly to issues remotely or on site.
• Routinely inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Manage a team of two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists.
• Assist with other building leadership functions as business needs require.
• Coordinate planned downtime with facility leadership to complete maintenance activities.
• Record operational, maintenance, and safety data; maintain logs and prepare weekly reports on completed tasks and outstanding items.
• Provide remote support to plant facilities outside the region to help restore production quickly.
• Maintain the Houston facility’s spare-parts inventory in partnership with plant management.
• Cover for other Supervisors and Managers during callouts or vacations.
• Oversee daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility through direct leadership of the custodial employee.
• Develop and train Maintenance Specialists to support their respective facilities.
• Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment; monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems; perform routine maintenance and replace or repair defective components as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution); match begins on Day 1 and has a five-year vesting schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1.
• Paid short-term disability.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Wellness resources.
• Professional development opportunities.
• $6,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $2,000 after 30 days, $2,000 after 90 days, and $2,000 after six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed