Senior Facilities Systems Maintenance Specialist

Powell, an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear, 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 GED
• 4+ 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 (<5%) to offsite facilities within Greater Houston

Physical expectations

• Balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs
• Frequent bending at waist and knees; reaching and repetitive motions
• Standing and walking for extended periods, potentially an entire shift
• Ability to repeatedly lift 60+ lbs during the workday
• Fine motor tasks such as typing and applying manual pressure with hands/fingers

Additional details

• This description covers the role’s primary functions and isn’t an exhaustive task list.
• No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.