Job Opportunity: Maintenance Manager

Location: Northeast Houston
Type: Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire

Our client is looking for a Maintenance Manager who thrives in a hands-on, "player-coach" role. They’re seeking a leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside their team to drive success.

About the Role
As the Maintenance Manager, you will:

Lead and mentor a team of four technicians.

Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on McElroy equipment and related machinery.

Coordinate daily shop activities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues efficiently.

Manage inventory of parts and tools to minimize downtime.

Collaborate with other departments to schedule maintenance proactively.

Promote a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.

Ensure all equipment is serviced and maintained according to manufacturer specifications.

Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program using connected devices and data analytics to monitor equipment, predict failures, and automate maintenance tasks.

Assess aging equipment and determine strategies to extend its lifecycle without interfering with operational requirements.

Utilize IoT data, if available, to refine maintenance strategies and create a robust preventative maintenance program.

Provide leadership in fleet management, ensuring personnel are trained or replaced as needed to meet fleet requirements.

Take full autonomy in developing maintenance strategies and purchasing new equipment or parts.

Drive cultural transformation by implementing phased initiatives that foster sustainable change, rather than abrupt, disruptive overhauls.

Address hydraulics challenges while maintaining an open mind toward electronics.

Provide hands-on training and set an example to foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Key Qualifications

McElroy Machine Certification is highly preferred but not required.

Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining McElroy or similar equipment.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate a team.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Strong organizational skills to effectively manage shop operations.

Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Experience dealing with aging equipment and extending its usability while maintaining operational efficiency.

IoT experience and the ability to leverage data for predictive maintenance is a plus.

Strong understanding of diesel requirements with a willingness to address hydraulic and electronic challenges.

Preferred Experience

Supervising or managing a small team.

Familiarity with environmental containment or related industries.

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume maintenance environment.

Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes is a plus.

Experience implementing cultural and procedural change within a team or department.

Previous responsibility for developing and executing preventative maintenance programs.

What We’re Looking For
Our client needs a leader who leads by example, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team to achieve goals. The company currently lacks formal training programs, so the ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a structured training approach to upskill the team. If you’re proactive, dependable, and ready to make an impact, this could be the role for you.

Why Join?

Competitive pay.

Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team while staying hands-on.

Be part of a respected organization committed to excellence.

Stability and growth potential within the company.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (with overtime as needed).

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to the table, apply today to start the conversation!

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.