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Daniels Health

Medical waste management and disposal services

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$38.89 - $43.21 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License is required and must be maintained during employment.
  • Maintenance experience with mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment is required.
  • Experience with welding and basic repair work is required.
  • Ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines and provide telephone support is required.
  • Ability to operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment is required.
  • Ability to read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations is required.
  • Ability to monitor and activate boiler water, chemical, and air valves, and track boiler fuel levels is required.
  • Proficiency with computers, tablets, and smart devices is required, including navigating Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting tools such as Maintain-X and Myosh, writing reports in Microsoft Word, and maintaining computer-based documentation.
  • Knowledge of medical waste processing center operations is required.
  • Capability and willingness to respond to emergency maintenance situations, including nights and weekends, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and repair of on-site equipment.
  • Communicate with the Service and Engineering team to arrange spare parts, travel schedules, and overall support.
  • Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as necessary while adhering to timelines and budgets.
  • Provide 24/7 equipment monitoring via phone support and respond rapidly as needed, remotely and on-site.
  • Routinely inspect equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and safely.
  • Manage a team of 2–3 custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists.
  • Assist with other leadership functions in the building as business needs require.
  • Communicate with facility leadership to arrange planned downtime for maintenance activities.
  • Record data and maintain logs of operations, maintenance, and safety activity; generate weekly reports detailing completed tasks and outstanding items.
  • Provide remote support to plant facilities outside the region to restore production as quickly as possible.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory at the Houston facility in partnership with plant management to ensure plants are stocked effectively.
  • Cover for other Supervisors and Managers during callouts or vacations.
  • Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment; monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure safe operation within established limits.
  • Use electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance and overhaul or replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings; lubricate moving parts, replace filters, and remove soot and corrosion from boilers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supervising employees in entry-level roles is a plus.

About the Company

Daniels Health

Medical waste management and disposal services

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
Not listed

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