Senior Maintenance Technician - HVAC / BAS

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of campus systems, with emphasis on reliability and safety. The role coordinates technicians, liaises with vendors, and drives continuous improvement across facilities.

You will apply BAS, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills to sustain critical infrastructure supporting patient care, research, education, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 5 years of experience in one or more trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems under limited supervision.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Coordinate workflow among technicians and act as a vendor contact for repairs and projects.
• Document work, submit reports, and engage in process-improvement initiatives.
• Provide customer-focused service and respond to facility-related issues promptly.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Facilities Management RAF South Campus department supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus buildings, utility systems, and infrastructure through preventive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and response to facility-related issues. The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining building systems and ensuring operational continuity across the campus.

The Senior Maintenance Technician provides demonstrated sub journeyman-level expertise in one or more skilled trades while performing routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting activities with minimal technical supervision. The Senior Maintenance Technician coordinates workflow among technicians, serves as a vendor contact, supports process improvement initiatives, and helps ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and responsive to operational needs. The Senior Maintenance Technician contributes directly to UT MD Anderson's mission by maintaining critical infrastructure that supports patient care, research, education, and administrative operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), including monitoring, troubleshooting, and installing critical alarms, with instrumentation and HVAC controls experience considered a strong plus. This individual is customer-focused, safety-conscious, and able to work independently while effectively communicating, documenting work, and collaborating with vendors and team members to ensure reliable facility operations.

Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent): Minimum $33.17 - Midpoint $41.35 - Maximum $49.52

Why Us?

This role provides the opportunity to support the critical infrastructure that enables world-class patient care, research, and education at UT MD Anderson. The position offers hands-on technical work across multiple building systems, opportunities to expand trade expertise, participate in process improvement initiatives, collaborate with facilities teams, and contribute to a safe and reliable environment while maintaining work-life balance and long-term career growth.

• 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 Operations & Repair

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems under limited supervision.
• Apply general craft knowledge and skills to complete maintenance activities following established work instructions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC equipment including air filters, coil cleaning, and related systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plumbing equipment including sinks, toilets, fixtures, ice machines, and water dispensers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and cleaning or replacing light diffusers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical components including doors, locks, hinges, door closers, framework, alignment systems, and strike plates.
• Assist with and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities as required.
• Ensure all completed work meets professional standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.

Facilities Response & Customer Service

• Respond to HVAC service requests including hot/cold calls, odors, exhaust issues, and related concerns.
• Respond to plumbing issues including clogged sinks and toilets, fixture shutoffs, and drainage concerns using hand augers or plungers.
• Respond to house air, laboratory air, vacuum, medical gas, bulk gas, glass wash, and cage wash system issues.
• Respond to electrical issues involving lighting, receptacles, and power outages.
• Respond to mechanical issues involving manual and automatic doors, door closures, and operational concerns.
• Respond to refrigeration-related client critical alarms, ultra-low temperature equipment, incubators, and related systems.
• Provide emergency response support for code red alarms, water leaks, and other facility emergencies.
• Communicate with customers and clients regarding service status, deliverables, and operational needs.

Coordination, Compliance & Vendor Support

• Coordinate and prioritize workflow for other technicians as needed.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections conducted by external agencies or vendors.
• Inspect contractor work to ensure repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations are complete and compliant.
• Function as a point of contact for vendors.
• Order materials and maintain inventory as needed.
• Investigate outages and identify corrective actions.
• Submit work requests for equipment repairs.
• Notify management regarding immediate equipment repair needs.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain records of materials, jobs, labor hours, and other pertinent information.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Provide complete documentation of corrective actions and materials utilized on work orders.
• Communicate issues encountered during work performance to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve preventive maintenance work orders and task sheets.
• Assist with AeroScout installations and update associated data sheets.
• Communicate opportunities for equipment, system, or aesthetic improvements.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate with team members from all craft shops to resolve utility system issues and complete repairs or upgrades.
• Manage assigned work orders to ensure completion according to established schedules.
• Direct and instruct staff as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 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 integry 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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183843
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: RegularWork Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 103,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes