Maintenance Technician - Texas Markets
SpinXpress - Houston
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for responding to facility maintenance requests submitted through the company's ticketing system by store teams and District Managers. This role requires frequent travel throughout Texas, excellent organizational skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to prioritize maintenance needs based on urgency and operational impact.
This position focuses on general facility maintenance and building upkeep rather than washer or dryer repair. The technician will perform routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordinate with outside vendors and contractors when specialized or large-scale repairs are required.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and resolve facility maintenance requests across multiple Texas locations
- Prioritize service calls and travel schedules based on business needs and operational urgency
- Perform routine building repairs and preventative maintenance
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for specialized repair services
- Maintain clean, safe, and fully operational store environments
- Communicate effectively with store leadership, District Managers, and internal teams
- Document completed work and update maintenance requests through the company ticketing system
- Monitor and respond to facility maintenance tickets submitted by laundromat employees and District Managers
- Plan and schedule trips across assigned regions using the ticketing system to organize workload
- Handle urgent issues (e.g., pipe bursts, leaks, or electrical concerns) by responding directly or coordinating outside contractors (plumbers, electricians, etc)
- Perform general facility maintenance, including: Plumbing repairs (water lines, drain lines, valves, fittings), basic electrical work (lighting, switches, outlets), painting and drywall repair, broken tile replacement, and other cosmetic facility repairs
- Troubleshoot minor building-related issues independently and escalate larger repairs to outside contractors
- Keep accurate records of all completed maintenance in the ticketing system
- Communicate with employees and managers to confirm repairs are completed and follow up on pending issues
- Ensure all work is performed safely and meets company standards
Qualifications
- Experience in facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and cosmetic repairs
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple maintenance requests using a ticketing system
- Proven track record of responding promptly to urgent maintenance issues
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with employees, managers, and contractors
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to travel across Texas regions, organizing trips based on workload and urgency
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records of completed maintenance tasks
- Commitment to performing all work safely and in compliance with company standards
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $40,000 annually
- Performance Incentives: Up to $5,000 annually
- Mileage reimbursement
- Phone allowance
- Company credit card for approved travel expenses
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Travel required throughout Texas markets
- Typically Monday through Friday
- Occasional after-hours, emergency, or weekend service calls may be required
Join Our Team
If you're a dependable, hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, working independently, and traveling to support multiple locations, we'd love to hear from you. Join SpinXpress and play an important role in keeping our facilities operating safely, efficiently, and at the high standards our customers expect.
About Company
Here at SpinXpress, our Mission is to deliver a fun environment and experience while at work, keeping our focus on providing an Excellent Customer Service Experience within our facilities and in our communities – Clean, Bright, and Safe – A Better Laundry, That's The SpinXpress Way !
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