Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Worker

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX  |  Full-Time | 2,080 hrs/year | 24/7 rotating shift coverage (7:30 AM–4:00 PM / 3:30 PM–12:00 AM / 11:30 PM–8:00 AM)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Facilities Management Service Line at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This role supports licensed trades with routine maintenance tasks and general building upkeep across a continuously operating healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

●       Perform routine maintenance tasks in support of licensed trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building upkeep.

●       Assist journeyman trades with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs by staging materials, disassembling and reassembling components, and performing simple repairs under supervision.

●       Conduct building walk-throughs, identify obvious deficiencies, and initiate electronic work orders for correction.

●       Maintain shop and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; manage tools and materials as directed.

●       Complete work assignments requiring judgment on methods and procedures, including improvising changes to techniques when component aging or circuit modifications have changed operating conditions.

●       Complete work orders with documented labor hours, materials, and description of work performed.

Qualifications & Experience

●       5+ years of related facilities experience.

●       General building maintenance experience.

●       Ability to support licensed trades.

●       Facility inspection and work order experience.

●       Basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry support skills.

●       English proficiency (read/write/speak); resume demonstrating relevant experience with supporting licenses/certifications.

●       Must meet VA training requirements, pass OIG exclusion screening, and meet healthcare facility immunization/infection -control requirements.

Compensation

$34–$38/hour, depending on experience and certifications . Local hourly bill rate — Houston, TX market.

Application Process

●       Cover page

●       Current resume showing relevant experience

●       All applicable licenses/certifications for this position

●       Three (3) professional references

●       Signed Letter of Intent (LOI) — required for submission to the VA Medical Center

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions.
We have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.

Company Description

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions. \r\nWe have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.