MAINTENANCE PLANNER SCHEDULER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,197 - 81,851; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston is seeking a Maintenance Planner Scheduler to organize preventive and corrective maintenance, plan work scopes, and track progress. The role reports to the Facilities Director of Maintenance and requires strong planning, cost control, and coordination with contractors.

Candidates should have 5–7 years in maintenance planning, a related degree, CMMS experience, and a Certified Maintenance Planner credential; a Texas driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience in maintenance planning.
• CMMS experience required.
• Undergraduate or Associate degree in a related field.
• Certified Maintenance Planner certification preferred.
• Texas driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and review a program of work.
• Ensure work/repairs are completed on time and within budget.
• Produce progress reports and forecasts for team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Break large jobs into phases of development.
• Collaborate with estimators to plan resources for projects.
• Meet with contractors and suppliers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing repair.
• Write scopes of work for bids.
• Support of Craft Supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Safety guidelines

Multitask management

Education

Undergraduate or Associate degree in information management, facility management, or engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

TMA Work Request system

Job description

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number

TSU203332

Official TSU Title

MAINTENANCE PLANNER SCHEDULER

Grant Title

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC 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
• Strong Leadership

Essential Duties Summary

• 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.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$64,197.37 - $81,851.64

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

Knowledgeof

• 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.
• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

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.
• Handling moderate weight objects.
• 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.

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.