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Maintenance Technician I Install - Indirect

Builders FirstSource · Houston, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Builders FirstSource (industrial) in Houston, TX. Provide a communication link between the customer and the Company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 225 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 234 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 50%
  • Welding 37%
  • PLC 29%
  • Root cause 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Responsibilities

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance

requirements

on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determines changes in dimensional

requirements

of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Performs building, lighting, and plumping repairs for Facility as needed. Other duties may be assigned Some positions may: Conduct service/repairs, assist with warranty issues, and file warranty reports with vendors. Provide on-site assistance to help troubleshoot and repair product and/or equipment. Plan and coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customer reports of problems. Review performance reports and documentation from customers and sales representatives and inspect malfunctioning or damaged product to determine nature and scope of problem. Analyze review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action. Maintain high accuracy in performing service work on product per work order specifications. Provide a communication link between the customer and the Company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer. Back up other maintenance technicians as needed. Inform supervisor of any shortages in stock, or of any malfunctions or damage to equipment or vehicles. Help load trucks for delivery and assist in unloading incoming trucks. Restock incoming supplies, keep tools and machinery clean and maintained, and is responsible for all tools assigned to truck. Maintain truck by keeping it clean and organized. Check fluids and tire pressure daily. SUPERVISORY

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 – 2 years of related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license COMPETENCIES Ethical Conduct Problem Solving/Analysis Technical Capacity Attention to detail Knowledge of industry safety practices Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools Language Skills-The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences. Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work flexible hours including over time as needed. May be required to drive to other facilities and job sites. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally expos

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PURPOSE Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician I is an entry level position and is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. They may also be responsible for resolving warranty and non-warranty repairs to damaged products. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

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