Maintenance Technician - Nights

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 87,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage start日

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support 24/7 facility operations and ensure reliability of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a healthcare setting.

This role requires overnight availability, strong hands-on multi-trade skills, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams while upholding safety and professional standards to keep critical services running for patient care. Experience with CMMS is preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred: Associate's degree or technical trade training.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs, troubleshooting, routing, and preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems.
Maintain accurate records of materials, work performed, and related documentation.
Notify management of all identified equipment repairs.
Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
Repair or replace ceiling grids and tiles.
Provide initial HVAC response for hot/cold calls, odors, and exhaust issues.
Assist with HVAC equipment repair or replacement.
Provide plumbing response including unclogging toilets and sinks and shutting off fixture stops.
Use sewer machines on floor drains and replace faucets, valves, and fixtures.
Perform electrical tasks including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and light diffusers.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Customer service

CMMS exposure

Independent night shift work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the PCPF-O&M department, which is responsible for maintaining mission critical, 24/7 facility operations that directly impact patient care. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous uptime of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in a highly collaborative, accountability-driven environment.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Maintenance Technician will contribute to this mission by supporting facility operations that enable uninterrupted clinical services and patient care delivery. The Maintenance Technician role requires strong technical skills, independence during overnight operations, and effective coordination with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of hands-on multi-trade experience and strong interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications emphasize experience in plumbing, electrical work, and customer service, along with exposure to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Candidates should be self-motivated, comfortable working independently on weekend night shifts, and capable of maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism in a healthcare or similarly critical environment.

Work Location: 100% onsite

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11pm-7:30am

Salary Range: $57,500 - $72,000 - $86,500

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to directly support life-saving operations by ensuring critical systems remain operational at all times. Working at UT MD Anderson provides exposure to complex facilities, collaborative teams, and continuous learning opportunities, while offering schedules that support work-life balance and professional growth in a highly respected healthcare environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting

Perform repairs, troubleshooting, routing, and preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems
Maintain accurate records of materials, work performed, and related documentation
Notify management of all identified equipment repairs
Clean and maintain equipment and work areas
Repair or replace ceiling grids and tiles
Provide initial HVAC response for hot/cold calls, odors, and exhaust issues
Assist with HVAC equipment repair or replacement
Provide plumbing response including unclogging toilets and sinks and shutting off fixture stops
Use sewer machines on floor drains and replace faucets, valves, and fixtures
Perform electrical tasks including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and light diffusers

Preventive Maintenance & Work Coordination

Assist with preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
Manage assigned work orders and complete them according to schedule
Ensure completed work meets standards of cleanliness, maintenance quality, and safety
Maintain knowledge of building and utility systems
Collaborate with team members across all trades to resolve issues
Interpret instructions, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams
Coordinate workflow for technicians and mechanics as needed
Assist with outage investigations
Participate in process improvement initiatives

Customer Service & Communication

Respond to customer calls and provide customer service
Maintain ongoing communication with customers and clients regarding work status
Understand customer needs and ensure timely resolution of issues

Documentation & Reporting

Provide accurate documentation of corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used
Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding work issues or delays

Emergency Response

Respond to facility emergencies, including Code Red alarms

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree Trade or technical school

Work Experience

Required: Two years Experience in one or more crafts (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, instrumentation).

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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