Senior Maintenance Technician - Weekends

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage start

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks across multiple crafts in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable operations for critical facilities and infrastructure.

Recent candidates should have BAS, CMMS (MAXIMO preferred), and strong diagnostic skills with a track record in healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

Experience in hospital/healthcare facilities maintenance.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across mechanical/electrical systems.
Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Experience with preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems across multiple craft areas.
Respond to HVAC service calls and plumbing issues; repair or replace components.
Maintain and repair plumbing, electrical, and utility systems including pumps, valves, steam systems, and air/vacuum systems.
Assist with preventive maintenance, door hardware installation, and safety standards.
Coordinate regulatory inspections, order materials, and manage vendor interactions.
Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials on work orders; manage assigned tasks.
Provide emergency response support for facility-related incidents and communicate status to supervisors.
Support process improvements and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Problem solving

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Technical or Trade School (preferred)

JRNY-E Journeyman Electrician (preferred)

JRNY-P Journeyman Plumber (preferred)

STE1 Stationary Eng License 1st Grade (preferred)

STE2 Stationary Eng License 2nd Grade (preferred)

Tools

MAXIMO

CMMS

Job description

Fac Mgt PCPF South of Holcombe is a team-oriented department built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving patients. Every team member is valued, regardless of their role, and no task is considered above or below anyone. While individual positions may have specialized responsibilities, teamwork remains at the core of the department's success. Leadership takes a hands-on approach, actively assisting with departmental needs and working alongside staff to support shared goals. Fac Mgt PCPF South of Holcombe fosters an open and collaborative environment where suggestions, feedback, and meaningful conversations are encouraged to continuously improve patient service and departmental operations.

The Senior Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities across multiple craft areas with limited supervision. The Senior Maintenance Technician also serves as a resource for technicians, vendors, and customers while helping ensure operational continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout UT MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a hospital or healthcare facilities environment, with a strong background in maintenance operations, building systems, and regulatory compliance. They possess advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, preventative maintenance experience, and proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BAS). Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to priority and emergency situations, maintain accurate documentation, and utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), with MAXIMO experience considered a plus.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000

Work Schedule: Thursday & Friday: 7am - 3:30pm & Saturday & Sunday: 7am - 7:30pm

Work Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Maintenance Technician helps ensure the reliable operation of critical facilities and infrastructure that support patient care, research, education, and business operations. This role offers the opportunity to apply and expand technical expertise across multiple craft disciplines while contributing to a mission-driven environment that values safety, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

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

Perform Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting

Perform inspections, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems using one or more craft trade skills.
Respond to HVAC service calls involving hot and cold conditions, odors, exhaust issues, and equipment repair or replacement.
Respond to plumbing issues including unclogging water closets and sinks, operating sewer machines on floor drains, and replacing faucets, valves, and fixtures.
Maintain and repair plumbing systems including restrooms, house and lab air, vacuum, CO², domestic hot and cold water, and sanitary drains.
Perform electrical tasks including cleaning and replacing light diffusers, lamps, ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
Repair and maintain utility system equipment including pumps, valves, steam systems, vacuum pumps, compressors, water softeners, and heat exchangers.
Assist with and perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
Perform installations and repairs on doors, closers, locks, hinges, framework, alignment systems, and strike plates.
Ensure completed work meets professional standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.

Support Operations & Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate regulatory inspections conducted by external agencies.
Order materials and maintain inventory as needed.
Inspect contracted work to verify repair and installation compliance requirements.
Function as a primary point of contact for vendors.
Investigate equipment, utility, and facility outages.
Interpret and work from instructions, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams during utility system installations.
Notify management of recognized equipment repair needs.
Conduct water quality analysis and record associated operational data.

Documentation, Reporting & Work Management

Maintain records of materials, job activities, and other pertinent information.
Prepare and submit required reports.
Provide complete information to accurately document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders.
Manage assigned work orders and ensure completion according to schedules.
Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding issues encountered during work performance.
Monitor ongoing work activities and maintain accurate maintenance documentation

Customer Service & Collaboration

Respond to customer service requests and facility service calls.
Communicate regularly with customers and clients regarding work status and service needs.
Provide emergency response support for facility-related incidents, including code red alarms.
Coordinate and prioritize workflow for other technicians when assigned.
Collaborate with team members from all craft shops to resolve problems and upgrade utility systems.
Communicate with team members to identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
May precept staff and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Additional Duties