Senior Maintenance Technician

Patient Care and Prevention Facilities (PC&PF) is fundamental to the daily operations of MD Anderson Cancer Center. This department ensures all of the hospital's facilities are safe, operational, and compliant with accreditation standards. It fosters an environment of growth and professional development by cultivating the skills necessary to oversee the vital maintenance operations needed throughout the institution. PC&PF also plays a longitudinal role for the institution in overseeing the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing buildings through new software and monitoring initiatives. All of this makes PC&PF a vital and integral department in delivering world class cancer care to patients.

The ideal candidate is a reliable and self-motivated maintenance professional with 5 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or general facilities maintenance, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment. They possess strong troubleshooting and repair skills, relevant trade certifications, and experience using CMMS or work order systems to efficiently manage maintenance activities. This individual excels in occupied environments where minimizing disruption is critical, demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, and provides exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, staff, and vendors. The ability to work independently while supporting and guiding other technicians is essential for success in this role.

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Why Join MD Anderson?

• Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond
• Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine
• Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation
• Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose

Maintain, Repair, Troubleshoot

Subject Matter Expert Lead or under limited supervision performs repairs, troubleshooting, routes and preventative maintenance on various equipment, buildings, and utility systems using one or more craft trade skills. Maintains records of materials, jobs, and other pertinent information. Responds to and triages critical equipment alarms and makes repairs as necessary.

• Repair and maintain utility systems equipment, such as, pumps, valves, steam systems, vacuum pumps, compressors, water softeners and heat exchangers
• Notify management of all recognized equipment repairs
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas
• Engage in collaborative efforts by team members from all craft shops to resolve problems and repair/upgrade deficiencies in the utility systems
• Communicate with team members to identify needs for improvement
• Water quality analysis and/or recording of data on: MD Anderson main City of Houston water surge tanks Chlorine testing at EH&S designated locations. Hardness sampling of water softeners. RO/DI sampling of all soft-water systems. Domestic hot water systems. A/C chilled water and heating hot water closed-loop systems
• All completed work meets professional standards of cleanliness, maintenance and safety in accordance with work instructions
• Coordinates regulatory inspections by external agencies
• Coordinates work. May order materials and maintain inventory
• Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes
• Inspects contracted work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant
• Functions as a point of contact for vendors
• Prepares and submits reports
• Participates in process improvement initiatives
• May precept staff
• Investigates outages
• Interprets and works from instructions, blueprints, sketches and diagrams in the installation of utility systems

Respond to Customer Calls

Respond to customer calls and provide customer services. Communicate on an ongoing basis with customers and clients to determine current status of deliverables and to learn about customer needs.

Report and Document

Provide complete information to accurately document corrective action, labor hours, and materials used on work orders. Timely communication to supervisor of any other issues encountered during the performance of work.

Emergency Responses

Emergency responses for facilities including code red alarms. Other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Work Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: JRNY-E - Journeyman Electrician Upon Hire
• Preferred: JRNY-P - Journeyman Plumber Upon Hire
• Preferred: STE1 - Stationary Eng License 1st Grd Upon Hire
• Preferred: STE2 - Stationary Eng License 2nd Grd Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent 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.