Maintenance Support Specialist

Type:

• 3-year Contract with two 1-year extensions (totaling 5 years)

Full Time or Part Time:

• Full-Time

Pay Rate:

• $27.75 - $37.00 per hour

Location:

• San Antonio, Texas – Onsite
• Multiple locations within 15 miles of the zip code 78207

Language Requirements:

• Write, read, and speak English

Language Preferences:

• Write, read, and speak Spanish

Job Overview

We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Maintenance Support Specialists to support a large public transportation organization in maintaining safe, functional, and operational environments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring facilities, equipment, and transit infrastructure are properly maintained to support uninterrupted daily operations.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in hands-on technical work, understands the importance of operational reliability in public spaces, and is comfortable working in active, fast-paced environments. This position is a great fit for those who value problem-solving, teamwork, and making a measurable impact on infrastructure performance and safety.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of facilities maintenance, building systems support, or operational support experience
• Experience performing routine maintenance, minor repairs, or equipment support
• Ability to follow written and verbal technical instructions
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Support maintenance activities in offices, maintenance shops, transit centers, and passenger vehicles
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and report mechanical, electrical, or structural issues
• Assist with minor repairs and component replacements
• Follow safety protocols and properly use tools and equipment
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors
• Support operational readiness in high-traffic public environment

Experience Preferences

• Experience supporting large facilities, public infrastructure, or transportation environments
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing systems
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience working in a union or regulated environment
• OSHA safety training or workplace compliance experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use hand tools and perform repetitive mechanical tasks
• Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying temperatures
• Ability to work in active operational settings with moving equipment

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Education Preferences

• Technical certification in facilities maintenance, building systems, or related trade
• Completion of vocational or trade training programs
• OSHA or workplace safety certification

Training Schedule:

• TBD

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).

Dress Code:

• TBD

Benefits:

• Yes

Additional Information:

Drug screening, background, and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation are required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.