Facilities Maintenance Planning Supervisor

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Texas

On-site

USD 78,000 - 117,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day 1

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor to lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control for South Campus properties. You will drive data-driven decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance, coordinating with IT and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in maintenance or scheduling, leadership experience with teams of 3+, and strong CMMS expertise, preferably IBM Maximo.

Qualifications

Requires 4 years of experience in maintenance, construction, project management or scheduling with supervisory experience.
Strong background in maintenance planning, work control, asset management and regulatory compliance.
Ability to analyze maintenance data and generate operational reports.
Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control processes for South Campus properties.
Manage work control processes for assigned maintenance personnel to prioritize queues.
Incorporate regulatory requirements and local objectives into planning activities.
Ensure planners follow established planning/scheduling procedures.
Facilitate regular team meetings and cross-unit collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Planning & scheduling

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor supports the Operations & Maintenance business unit by leading maintenance planning, scheduling, work control, asset management, and computerized maintenance management system activities that support South Campus properties. The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor ensures efficient maintenance operations through data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and optimization of maintenance processes. UT MD Anderson provides an environment where operational excellence directly supports patient care, research, and institutional objectives. The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor serves as a key leader for maintenance planning initiatives, while the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor collaborates across business units, information technology teams, and maintenance personnel to improve system performance, work execution, and asset management processes. The ideal candidate has experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo, and the ability to analyze maintenance data and generate operational reports. They possess at least four years of experience in maintenance, construction, project management, estimating, or scheduling, including leadership or supervisory experience managing teams of three or more employees. A strong background in maintenance planning, work control, asset management, regulatory compliance, and maintenance scheduling is preferred, along with proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Salary Range: $77,500 – $97,000 – $116,500.

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this role contributes directly to ensuring reliable facilities operations that support the institution’s mission of cancer care, research, education, and prevention. This position offers opportunities to lead operational improvement initiatives, develop expertise in enterprise maintenance management systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and advance professional growth while supporting critical infrastructure and maintenance operations.

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Control

Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control processes supporting South Campus properties.
Manage work control processes for assigned maintenance personnel to ensure work queues are prioritized appropriately.
Ensure regulatory requirements and local business unit objectives are incorporated into maintenance planning activities.
Verify planners follow maintenance planning and scheduling procedures consistent with divisional standards.
Facilitate regular team meetings and collaborative discussions with other business units.

Computerized Maintenance Management System Administration

Utilize Maximo to develop metrics and reports that support performance measurement and efficient work planning.
Implement divisional practices to ensure compliance with computerized maintenance management system standards.
Understand system functionality, extract meaningful operational data, and develop standard operating procedures.
Develop expertise as the local business unit subject matter expert for Maximo.
Lead initiatives that optimize productivity and utilization of computerized maintenance management systems.

Asset Management & Data Quality

Utilize Maximo and Navigator 360 to onboard assets associated with major capital and locally managed projects.
Manage asset records for the local business unit.
Coordinate periodic data quality assessments to ensure asset management standards are maintained.
Oversee quality control of work order documentation to ensure accurate reporting and reliable performance metrics.
Lead ad hoc computerized maintenance management system data collection projects.

Regulatory Compliance & Business Support

Review and summarize regulatory-required maintenance activities for management and external auditors.
Ensure maintenance records and documentation support compliance objectives.
Provide operational reporting and performance data to support business unit decision-making.
Participate in external user groups and industry forums to identify best practices for computerized maintenance management system utilization.

Team Leadership & Technology Support

Manage a planning and scheduling team of 3 to 5 staff members.
Act as the liaison between Operations & Maintenance personnel and information technology teams for scripted data changes and system upgrades.
Manage Apple iPads and software applications supporting the electronic work order program, EZ Max Mobile.
Troubleshoot device and software performance issues affecting maintenance operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Associate’s Degree In a related field.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree In a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 4 years Experience in construction requirements, maintenance, estimating, project management or scheduling to one year in a project coordination/lead/supervisory capacity.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
Preferred: Use and / or understanding of a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) solution, preferably IBM Maximo. Ability to extract information from databases and formulate reports to be used for managing daily / monthly operations. Managing / Supervising a staff of 3 team members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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