Repair and Maintenance Technician
Lonestar Market
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Job Description
Job Overview
As a Repair and Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for fixing the repair and maintenance jobs within the organization. You will ensure that all equipment, machinery, and facilities are maintained in optimal working condition. Your role will involve planning scheduled maintenance tasks, coordinating repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining Spares inventory and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement a maintenance plan to ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Prioritize repair and maintenance tasks based on urgency, safety concerns, and operational needs.
- Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance activities that minimize impact on production or services.
- Assist with operational support tasks, including transporting store supplies between locations, as required.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify areas requiring repair or maintenance.
- Monitor the progress of repair projects, ensure work is completed within deadlines and meets quality standards.
- Coordinate with external contractors or vendors for specialized repairs or maintenance as needed.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and extend their lifespan.
- Establish maintenance schedules for routine inspections, lubrication, calibration, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
- Submit accurate records of maintenance activities, including inspection reports, work orders, and equipment histories.
- Continuously train and improve initiatives to optimize maintenance practices.
- Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment to ensure availability for repairs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards.
Job Types
Plumbing: May include fixing a clogged drain to replace toilets or sinks as well as Lift Station related work.
Electrical: Ability to replace breakers or outlets as well as replacing any interior or exterior lighting and troubleshooting Exterior LED signs.
Fuel: Ability to work on pump related work such as changing nozzles or doing maintenance on the spill buckets.
Car Wash: Ability to replace motors, gears, bearings, brushes to troubleshooting or maintaining powerpacks, reclaim systems or other car wash equipment.
HVAC: Ability to replace condenser or any other HVAC spares as well as perform preventive maintenance.
Other: Ability to do other handyman repairs.
What Most Handyman Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Handyman work in Texas has no single license, but there are limits on what you can legally do without one. Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work beyond minor tasks belong to licensed trades. A good handyman knows where that line is and stays on the right side of it. Pay is hourly or per job, and independent handymen who build a reputation and a client list can earn well through repeat and referral work.
The surprise for many new hires is the sheer variety. One day is drywall and paint, the next is a ceiling fan, a door that will not close, or a fence repair. You need a broad tool kit, a reliable vehicle, and the judgment to price jobs fairly and finish them clean. There is little seasonality because homes always need repairs, though move-out and remodel seasons bring spikes. Customer trust is everything. People let you into their homes, so professionalism and cleanliness win the next job.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A handyman day is a series of varied jobs across one or several homes. You start by confirming the scope with each customer, then work through the list. Typical tasks include patching drywall, hanging shelves and fixtures, fixing doors and cabinets, sealing gaps, minor carpentry, and touch-up paint. You carry a broad tool set and stock common hardware so one trip covers most needs.
Estimating and communication run through the whole day. You look at a task, quote it, and set expectations before you begin. Protecting the home matters. You lay drop cloths, clean as you go, and leave each space better than you found it. Some jobs are quick and others reveal hidden problems once you open a wall, so flexibility is key. You track materials and time for the invoice. The reward is variety and steady problem solving, plus the repeat customers who call you first every time something breaks.
What Handyman Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Maintenance and Repair Workers, General).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $22.46/hr.
Building a Handyman Career in Texas
Texas has no general handyman license, and a handyman can legally handle many small repairs and cosmetic work. The key limit is that electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work beyond minor tasks belongs to licensed trades. Larger remodels can require a permit and a licensed contractor. A good handyman knows where that line sits and refers or partners out the licensed work. The path here is reputation based. You build skill across many small trades, earn repeat customers, and can grow into a small home-repair or remodeling business.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Helper / Entry Handyman $38,584/yr
Learn a broad set of repair and maintenance tasks across trades.
- 2 Skilled Handyman $46,717/yr
Work solo across drywall, carpentry, doors, fixtures, and finishes.
- 3 Lead / Specialist $60,466/yr
Take on remodels and larger projects, coordinating licensed trades.
- 4 Independent Operator $60,466/yr
Build a client list and run your own schedule and pricing.
- 5 Home Repair Business Owner $76,211/yr
Grow into a repair or remodeling company with employees.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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