Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Texas
Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where large commercial real estate portfolios, petrochemical facilities, and healthcare campuses generate steady demand for skilled technicians at every level from entry-level to lead. Employers such as Cushman & Wakefield, ABM Industries, and Texas Children's Hospital maintain ongoing hiring in HVAC, electrical systems, and building automation. The most in-demand specialties are preventive maintenance, mechanical systems troubleshooting, and energy management controls. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a multi-discipline team of technicians— including training, work delegation, problem resolution, and on-shift execution of PMs, SOPs, and job plans — supporting operational buildings in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner
- Own work assignment and tracking through CMMS; lead preventive and corrective maintenance, work-order processing, spare-parts readiness, and troubleshooting across site infrastructure and utilities — HVAC and mechanical (AHUs, MAUs, RTUs, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, exhaust, chilled water), electrical distribution (switchgear, transformers, lighting), and instrumentation and controls
- Identify building improvements and equipment modifications that improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability; generate and implement corrective action plans for repairs, replacements, and modifications
- Drive root-cause investigations and failure-analysis reporting on equipment and system failures; act as incident commander for facility excursions and escalations, and serve as first point of contact for issues that arise
- Manage contractor relationships — scope, performance, feedback during negotiations, and monitoring of renewal dates and clauses — while building in-house capability to minimize contractor dependence
- Coordinate projects with design, construction, operations, maintenance, and production leads, including building changes, expansions, and modifications
- Develop and manage the annual operations and maintenance budget, and drive compliance with site and corporate EHS requirements and with local and federal regulations, including relevant mechanical and building codes
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience leading support operations and maintenance personnel in a manufacturing or commercial environment — with a demonstrated ability to train, coach, and hold the team to standard
- Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations (OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, California mechanical and building codes)
- Technical depth across industrial HVAC/mechanical, electrical distribution, and/or process utilities; CMMS experience required
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with employees, contractors, and senior leadership, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under constantly changing priorities and demands
- Ability to work and support nights, weekends, and off-shift as needed to support a 24/7 factory
- Strong project management, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a multi-discipline team of technicians— including training, work delegation, problem resolution, and on-shift execution of PMs, SOPs, and job plans — supporting operational buildings in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner
- Own work assignment and tracking through CMMS; lead preventive and corrective maintenance, work-order processing, spare-parts readiness, and troubleshooting across site infrastructure and utilities — HVAC and mechanical (AHUs, MAUs, RTUs, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, exhaust, chilled water), electrical distribution (switchgear, transformers, lighting), and instrumentation and controls
- Identify building improvements and equipment modifications that improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability; generate and implement corrective action plans for repairs, replacements, and modifications
- Drive root-cause investigations and failure-analysis reporting on equipment and system failures; act as incident commander for facility excursions and escalations, and serve as first point of contact for issues that arise
- Manage contractor relationships — scope, performance, feedback during negotiations, and monitoring of renewal dates and clauses — while building in-house capability to minimize contractor dependence
- Coordinate projects with design, construction, operations, maintenance, and production leads, including building changes, expansions, and modifications
- Develop and manage the annual operations and maintenance budget, and drive compliance with site and corporate EHS requirements and with local and federal regulations, including relevant mechanical and building codes
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience leading support operations and maintenance personnel in a manufacturing or commercial environment — with a demonstrated ability to train, coach, and hold the team to standard
- Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations (OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, California mechanical and building codes)
- Technical depth across industrial HVAC/mechanical, electrical distribution, and/or process utilities; CMMS experience required
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with employees, contractors, and senior leadership, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under constantly changing priorities and demands
- Ability to work and support nights, weekends, and off-shift as needed to support a 24/7 factory
- Strong project management, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Facilities Maintenance Technician Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities maintenance technician jobs across Texas.
- EPA 608 certification required for roles involving refrigerants and HVAC systems
- Two or more years of commercial or industrial facilities maintenance experience preferred
- Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical building systems
- Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and building management system schematics
- Valid Texas driver's license required for multi-site or campus maintenance positions
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems such as IBM Maximo or ServiceNow
Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities maintenance technician in Texas?
Most Texas employers hire candidates with a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on technical experience, though an associate degree in industrial maintenance or a related trade from a Texas community college strengthens applications. EPA 608 certification is required for any work involving refrigerants. Electrical work beyond basic maintenance may require a Texas Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Completing an apprenticeship through a Texas trade association is a common path.
Which companies hire facilities maintenance technicians in Texas?
Texas facilities maintenance technician roles are posted by Tesla, IREN, and D1 Training and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of large medical centers, petrochemical campuses, and commercial property management firms keeps demand for qualified technicians active year-round across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most facilities maintenance technician jobs?
Houston, Fort Worth, and Austin lead Texas for facilities maintenance technician openings. Houston's size and its dense mix of hospital systems, energy facilities, and industrial plants account for much of the volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's sprawling corporate office parks and major distribution centers drive demand there, and San Antonio's large military installations and healthcare networks sustain consistent hiring in that market.
Are there remote facilities maintenance technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities maintenance work is hands-on by nature and almost always requires a physical presence at the site. About 3% of facilities maintenance technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve remote monitoring of building automation systems or dispatch coordination rather than direct maintenance work.
How can I get hired as a facilities maintenance technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a maintenance assistant or building services helper role with large Texas property management companies such as ABM Industries or Cushman & Wakefield, which regularly bring on entry-level staff and train them on-site. Community colleges across Texas, including San Jacinto College and Tarrant County College, offer short-term certificate programs in HVAC or industrial maintenance that signal readiness to employers. Earning an EPA 608 certification before applying gives candidates with no job history a concrete credential to point to.
Where can I find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and availability, then apply directly to each one.
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