Texas maintenance technician employment contract template

Texas Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Texas Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Date of Execution] by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Employment

Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician.

Option B: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician, contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screening.

2. Job Duties

The Employee shall perform the following duties:

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility systems.
• Conducting inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on building infrastructure and equipment.
• Complying with work orders.
• Maintaining accurate service records and maintenance logs.
• Performing preventive maintenance per manufacturers’ schedules.
• Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Safely handling and disposing of chemicals, tools, and waste according to Texas and federal law.
• Immediately reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Operating machinery, lifts, power tools, and ladders in a safe and legal manner.
• Responding to after-hours emergencies as required by shift rotation or on-call requirements.

Other duties as assigned by the Employer.

3. Reporting Structure

Option A: Employee shall report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

Option B: Employee shall report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title], and collaborate with the facilities management team.

4. Work Location

Option A: The primary work location is [Primary Work Location].

Option B: The primary work location is [Primary Work Location]. Employee may be required to work at offsite client locations or travel between facilities within [City, Texas].

Employee must maintain a valid Texas driver's license if job duties involve operating vehicles.

5. Employment Status and Work Schedule

Employee's employment is full-time.

The standard work week is 40 hours.

Option A: The projected shift schedule is [Shift Schedule] (e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Option B: The projected shift schedule may include day, night, weekend, or holiday work as required.

Option C: Employee is subject to on-call duty as required by shift rotation.

Overtime shall be governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Texas law. Overtime must be pre-approved by [Supervisor Name/Title].

Workplace attendance at designated sites is required.

6. Compensation

Option A: Employee shall be paid an hourly rate of [Hourly Rate] per hour.

Option B: Employee shall be paid a salary of [Annual Salary] per year.

Overtime shall be calculated at time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Texas and federal law. Employee will be paid on a [Pay Cycle] basis.

Option A: Payment will be made via direct deposit.

Option B: Payment will be made via check.

Option C: Employee is eligible for bonuses or incentive programs as determined by Employer. (Safety rewards, project completion bonuses, or performance-based increases).

7. Benefits

Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan ([401(k) or Other])
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave)
• Texas Worker's Compensation Coverage
• Option A: Training on new technologies or equipment.
• Option B: Reimbursement for job-required certifications or licenses (such as HVAC, EPA 608, electrical licenses).
• Option C: Uniform or PPE allowance of [Dollar Amount].

8. Certifications and Licenses

Completion and maintenance of required certifications or licenses under Texas law for maintenance technicians (such as Certified Maintenance Technician, HVAC certification, or journeyman-level electrical/plumbing licenses) are conditions of employment.

Employee shall promptly report any suspension or revocation of such credentials.

9. Tools, Uniforms, and Equipment

Option A: Employer will provide all necessary tools, uniforms, and safety equipment.

Option B: Employer will provide uniforms and safety equipment. Employee is responsible for providing their own basic hand tools.

Option C: Employer will reimburse Employee for the purchase of required tools up to [Dollar Amount] with receipts.

10. Workplace Safety

Employee shall comply with all applicable Texas occupational safety statutes and regulations.

Employee shall report all incidents and participate in safety training.

Employee shall adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) usage and chemical handling procedures according to Texas Department of State Health Services rules.

11. Recordkeeping and Reporting

Employee shall maintain accurate records and reports, including digital work order systems, inspection checklists, incident reports, maintenance logs, and inventory tracking.

All records shall be retained in accordance with company and Texas regulatory retention standards.

12. Confidential Information

Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of property blueprints, security protocols, access codes, tenant or customer data, proprietary maintenance processes, and other sensitive information.

Employee shall not share safety-sensitive information beyond authorized personnel.

13. Ownership of Work Product

All work product, repairs, modifications, plans, or records created by the Employee in the scope of employment are the property of the Employer.

14. Employee Conduct

Employee shall conduct themselves professionally with coworkers, tenants, and vendors.

Employee shall comply with uniform and PPE policies.

Employee shall respond to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely manner.

Employee shall maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.

15. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes under Texas and federal law.

16. Substance Abuse

Employee shall comply with Employer's drug-free workplace policy and Texas law.

Option A: Employee is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Option B: Employee is subject to drug testing as required by federal contracts.

17. Employment At-Will

Employee's employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to final pay provisions consistent with Texas Payday Law.

In the event of termination by the Employer, Employee will receive final wages within six (6) days of discharge. If the Employee resigns, final wages will be paid on the next regular payday.

18. Grounds for Immediate Termination

The following constitute grounds for immediate termination: gross misconduct, willful safety violations, unapproved absences, falsification of records, or loss of required licenses.

19. Return of Property

Upon termination of employment, Employee shall immediately return all keys, badges, tools, uniforms, and electronic devices.

20. Termination Process

Option A: Employer requires [Number] days written notice of resignation.

Option B: No advance notice is required for resignation.

Employee will participate in company exit procedures.

Employee will be provided information regarding COBRA rights or continuation of benefits as applicable under federal and Texas law.

21. Dispute Resolution

The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes informally before resorting to litigation.

Option A: The parties agree to mediate any disputes before resorting to litigation.

Option B: The parties agree to arbitrate any disputes.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Texas.

22. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation (If Applicable; Must Comply with Texas Law)

Option A: Employee agrees not to compete with Employer or solicit its clients, tenants, or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, within a radius of [Number] miles of [Employer Location]. This clause is intended to protect Employer's confidential information and trade secrets, consistent with Texas Business and Commerce Code.

Option B: (No Non-Compete Clause) - This agreement does not contain a non-compete or non-solicitation clause.

23. Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws

Employer shall comply with all applicable Texas and federal wage and hour laws.

Breaks, meal periods, and rest requirements will be governed by company policy and OSHA requirements for rest in heat-exposed environments.

24. Texas-Specific Statutory Obligations

Employee shall report all workplace injuries in accordance with Texas law.

Employer complies with the Texas Hazard Communication Act for chemical safety.

Occupational injury leave will be provided if applicable to the industry or company.

25. Required Postings

Employer maintains compliance with Department of Labor poster requirements and on-site safety postings.

26. Review and Updating of Job Duties

Employer may periodically review and update job duties as technologies, tools, or building systems evolve.

Employee shall cooperate in retraining and upskilling efforts.

27. Workplace Monitoring

Employer reserves the right to conduct workplace monitoring (e.g., security cameras, access logs) consistent with state privacy laws.

28. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

29. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]