Strategic 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

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.