Supervisor Maintenance

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes benefits like health insurance, plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous paid time off (holidays, personal days, vacation, sick leave – approximately 37-38 days per year)
• Accrued vacation increase with tenure
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan to secure your future

We care for our employees! As a world-renowned institution, employee wellbeing is a priority. We offer:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health services
• Gym discounts and wellness programs
• Various employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, mobile services)
• Resources for child and elder care
• And more!

Position Summary:

Supervises or performs maintenance tasks such as replacement, installation, alteration, adjustment, repair, and planned maintenance to ensure reliable and efficient operation of healthcare, academic, and research facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead maintenance team to ensure work orders are completed according to standards and safety procedures.
2. Monitor ongoing work and provide reports.
3. Stay informed of details beyond work orders and maintain good relations with departments.
4. Respond to inquiries about work orders.
5. Assign tasks and set priorities.
6. Communicate rules and safety regulations.
7. Verify vendor proposals and invoices.
8. Create detailed instructions for tasks.
9. Provide daily status updates.
10. Make technical decisions regarding work assignments and safety.
11. Recommend staffing, materials, schedules, and policy changes.
12. Guide and assist department personnel.
13. Carry and respond to university communication devices as needed.
14. This is an essential position, requiring reporting during emergencies to support clinical services and protect assets.
15. Manage HR activities for team members: recruiting, hiring, training, performance reviews, and compensation.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Certifications/Skills:

One or more of the following, or 5+ years relevant experience:

• Current Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician license
• Master or Journeyman Plumbing license (Texas)
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors license (Texas)
• Completion of an approved Millwright or similar apprenticeship or NCCER certification
• Associates degree or certification in instrumentation technology
• City of Houston Stationary Engineer License

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Seven years of related experience, including five years in supervision. Experience in large-scale maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, or negligible constant effort to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position may be security sensitive per Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement:

Must reside and work in Texas permanently.