Skilled Trades · Houston, TX

Maintenance Technician jobs in Houston, TX

Maintenance technicians keep buildings and production equipment running, handling electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical repairs alongside scheduled preventive work.

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$18–$40/hr
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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Professional Alternatives · Houston, TX · Temporary
$27 per hour

Job ID#: 42151 Bilingual Industrial Maintenance Technician Needed ASAP Contract to Hire to $27 hourly Great Cypress location The Industrial Maintenance Technician is to support the Manufacturing department through instal…

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Equipment Maintenance Technician (Deer Park, TX)

LIFTING GEAR HIRE CORP · Houston, TX
$21 per hour

the forefront of the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing rental equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums…

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Maintenance Technician

Overland Park Estates · Bellaire, TX · Full-time

will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Position Purpose: This safety sensitive position will assist and work with the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager to perform the necessary repairs and preventive maint…

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Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

MMS Manufacturing · Houston, TX
$35 per hour

Senior Industrial Maintenance TechnicianKey Responsibilities - Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic syst…

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Maintenance Technician

Joe Myers Ford · Houston, TX · Full-time

Job Summary The responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician will mainly be focused on fluid checks and basic maintenance. Additional responsibilities include changing a vehicle's oil, checking the transmission fluid and…

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Maintenance Technician

NOV · Houston, TX · Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION At NOV, we are committed to building a workplace where employees can grow and succeed. We offer career coaching, leadership development, and skills training to foster an environment of opportunity for eac…

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Lawn Maintenance Technician - Laborer

Beyer Group · Houston, TX · Full-time
$17 per hour

Lawn Maintenance Laborers Needed ASAP About Beyer Group At Beyer Group, our teams provide essential services that support the communities where we live and work. With decades of experience across infrastructure, environm…

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$50k

Seeking an active, hands-on Factory Machine Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic team in Houston, Texas, for a full-time role offering $18.00 - $34.00 per hour. The standard shift runs Monday through Friday from 5:00…

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Maintenance Technician - The Westheimer

Greystar · Houston, TX
$16.5 - $23 per hour

from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect... ...standards, scope and specifications as required. Service Technician 3. Assists…

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Maintenance Technician

Brake Check · Houston, TX

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of our facilities, equipment, and machinery. The i…

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What maintenance technicians earn in Houston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $18–$24 $37k–$49k
Journeyman $23–$30 $47k–$63k
Master / Lead $28–$40 $59k–$83k

Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Electrical troubleshootingMechanical repairBasic plumbing and HVACPreventive maintenanceCMMS work order systemsBlueprint and schematic readingWelding and fabrication basicsPrioritizing under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A production line is down and every minute costs money. Walk me through your response.

Show a calm sequence: make it safe, gather symptoms from the operator, isolate the fault, and communicate an honest ETA while you work.

What is your strongest trade area, and where are you still developing?

Multi-craft roles expect a spike and gaps. Name your strength with an example and show you are actively closing a specific gap.

How do you approach preventive maintenance versus reactive repairs?

Explain that disciplined PMs reduce breakdowns, and describe following schedules in a CMMS while still documenting what you find.

Describe your experience with electrical troubleshooting.

Be specific about voltages you work with, reading schematics, using a multimeter, and where your comfort level ends. Overclaiming here is dangerous.

Tell me about a repair where you had to improvise safely.

Pick a story where you made a temporary fix, flagged it clearly, and followed up with the proper repair. Judgment plus follow-through.

What CMMS or work order systems have you used?

Name them and mention your documentation habits. Managers rely on your notes for parts, history, and audits.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For maintenance technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your trade coverage explicitly: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and PLCs if applicable.

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Include certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, or boiler operator licenses.

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Quantify uptime or downtime reductions you contributed to on specific equipment.

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Name the CMMS platforms you have used, such as Maximo, Fiix, or UpKeep.

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Mention the environment: manufacturing plant, hospital, apartment complex, or commercial facility, since employers filter on it.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Maintenance Helper
02 Maintenance Technician
03 Senior Maintenance Technician
04 Maintenance Supervisor
05 Facilities Manager
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