MAINTENANCE PLANNER SCHEDULER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner Scheduler to oversee maintenance operations efficiently. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of repairs, and maintaining communication with contractors and suppliers. If you have a background in facility management or engineering and possess excellent organizational skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance the university's facilities management efforts.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, and tracked efficiently.
• Identify and source materials for repairs and prevent potential issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Decision making

Strong communication skills

Multitask

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in information management

Associate’s degree in facility management

Relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

TMA (Work Request system)

Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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Position Information

Official TSU Title: MAINTENANCE PLANNER SCHEDULER

Posting Number: TSU203332

Security Sensitive Position: Yes

Hours of Work: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Hiring Range: $64,197.37 - $81,851.64

Job Description Summary

The maintenance planner is responsible for ensuring that maintenance activities both repetitive and proactive are planned, scheduled, and tracked in an efficient and effective manner. Possess capability to identify, locate and source required materials/equipment required for repair. Anticipate potential problems before they arise (defect prevention and avoidable delays) and create a plan of action to address them. Reports to Facilities Director of Maintenance.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Detail-oriented
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication skills, writing
• Creating, maintaining and reviewing a program of work
• Ensuring that work/repairs are completed on time and within budget
• Producing progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders
• Breaking large jobs down into phases of development
• Working with estimators to calculate the resources needed for a project
• Meeting with contractors and suppliers
• Demonstrating knowledge mechanical, electrical and plumbing repair
• Writing scopes of work for bid
• Support of Craft Supervisors
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Undergraduate degree or Associate’s degree in a closely related subject like information management, facility management, or engineering, relevant work experience.

Required Licensing/Certification: Recognized Certified Maintenance Planner Course (with equivalent experience), Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Best practices in planning and scheduling systems in adherence to university standards for maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and explain University policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to commercial construction.
• Interpret and apply Safety guidelines to daily work.
• Demonstrates full/complete subject matter knowledge in area of responsibility. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
• Microsoft Office Professional, TMA (Work Request system) or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Conduct inventory and surveillance of required materials and supplies for crafts
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitask and time management.
• Operating equipment.
• Coordinate work of others.
• Verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Respond to unplanned events (emergency situations) during and after standard hours to accommodate the needs of the university.
• Work independently.

Work Experience

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend or lift.
• Exposure to moderate risk of accident.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an undergraduate degree or Associate’s degree in a closely related subject like information management, facility management, or engineering, relevant work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Recognized Certified Maintenance Planner Course (with equivalent experience)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong computer skills with experience in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)?
  • Yes
  • No