Carpenter — Building Services Technician (Houston, TX)

About This Role

Join a hands-on building services crew in Houston as a full-time Carpenter / Building Services Technician. You’ll handle facility maintenance, repairs, and minor commercial construction work across specialized projects. This role pays $23–$35/hr depending on experience and includes on-site, physical work with opportunities for overtime.

What You'll Do

• • Perform rough and finish carpentry, trim, door/hardware work, basic concrete repair, and commercial-grade painting.
• • Diagnose facility issues, make cost-effective repairs, and complete small modifications to meet project specs and ADA/building codes.
• • Source materials, estimate small jobs, coordinate with vendors, and manage job-level budgets to control costs.
• • Follow OSHA and site safety protocols, use PPE, keep work areas clean, and perform required site inspections.
• • Communicate directly with supervisors, clients, and crew; document work and report progress in scheduling tools.
• • Plan daily tasks, prioritize jobs to meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

What We're Looking For

• • 3–5+ years commercial carpentry or facilities maintenance experience (rough & finish carpentry required).
• • Able to read measurements, basic blueprints, and perform accurate layout, cutting, and framing.
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; able to travel to job sites in the Houston area.
• • OSHA-10 certification required; follow all safety rules and use provided PPE.
• • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders/scaffolds, and work in varied temperatures and conditions.
• • Comfortable using tablet/computer apps for schedules, reporting, and basic communication; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• • OSHA-10 certification
• • 3–5+ years commercial carpentry/facilities maintenance
• • Valid driver’s license
• • High school diploma or GED preferred
• • Bilingual: English and Spanish (preferred)
• • Comfortable with tablets/computers for job tracking and communication

What We Offer

• • $23–$35 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities
• • Consistent, steady commercial project work and predictable weekly pay
• • Paid training and safety certification support (OSHA refresher, on-the-job training)
• • PPE and safety gear provided; boot/tool allowance or reimbursement available
• • Paid time off and paid holidays (details at interview) and opportunities for advancement

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