Senior Facilities Systems Maintenance Specialist

Senior Facilities Systems Maintenance Specialist Powell, an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switch gear, is adding a seasoned facilities professional to our Houston, TX (77075) team. You’ll keep our campus running smoothly on the second shift (Monday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), with overtime as needed.

A day in this role

You start your shift with a walk-through of the production and office areas, checking HVAC performance, verifying lighting is operational, and noting any work requests. A quick call with a contractor aligns a small install scheduled for later in the week. Before dinner break, you’ve repaired a sink trap, swapped ballasts and fixtures to restore lighting, and prepped a conference room with sheetrock patching and a fresh coat of paint so it’s “move‑in ready.”

The afternoon wraps with an electrical run to a piece of industrial equipment, documented to our safety standards, before you log inventory levels to ensure parts and supplies are on hand for tomorrow.

What you’ll handle

Perform routine building upkeep across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general facilities tasks

Troubleshoot and fix minor plumbing issues

Diagnose and repair interior/exterior lighting

Patch sheetrock, paint, and complete office “make-ready” work Partner with and support other maintenance technicians and cross-functional teammates

Assist with installs, coordinate with outside vendors, and maintain parts/supplies

Minimum qualifications

High school diploma or GED4+ years of hands-on experience in a facilities maintenance environment

Skills and attributes

Comfort using shop equipment: sanders, drill press, forklift, and scissor lift Capable of new electrical installations for industrial equipment and repairs to existing plant electrical systems

Committed to working safely and following procedures in an industrial setting

Clear communicator with basic proficiency in written and spoken English Thrives working independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Electrical Installation and Electrical/Electronic Systems Work setting

Environment

Temperature-controlled warehouse and manufacturing plant; some outdoor tasks with exposure to hot and cold conditions

Occasional travel (