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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and functionality of facilities, utility systems, and building infrastructure that support patient care, research, and operational excellence.
Within , the Senior Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities across multiple building systems and craft disciplines. The Senior Maintenance Technician collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and customers to maintain a safe and efficient environment. The Senior Maintenance Technician also supports ongoing process improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts throughout UT MD Anderson.
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The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of maintenance or construction experience, with working knowledge of HVAC systems. Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) is a plus. We are seeking a dependable, hands-on professional who can effectively support facility maintenance and operations.
Salary Range: $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9pm-5:30am
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Maintenance Technician contributes directly to a mission-driven environment by maintaining critical building systems and infrastructure that support patient care, research, and operational continuity. This role offers opportunities to expand technical expertise across multiple trades, participate in process improvement initiatives, work collaboratively with skilled professionals, and contribute to a safe and reliable healthcare environment.
• 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, 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/cold complaints, odors, exhaust issues, and equipment repair or replacement • Perform plumbing repairs including unclogging water closets and sinks, shutting off fixture stops, operating sewer machines, 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 drain systems • Complete electrical maintenance tasks including cleaning or replacing light diffusers, replacing lamps and ballasts, and repairing switches and receptacles • Repair and maintain utility systems equipment including pumps, valves, steam systems, vacuum pumps, compressors, water softeners, and heat exchangers • Assist with and perform preventive maintenance activities as assigned • Perform installations and repairs on doors, door closers, locks, hinges, framework, alignment systems, strike plates, and related hardware
Utility Systems, Compliance & Documentation • Interpret and work from instructions, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams during utility system installations and repairs • Coordinate regulatory inspections conducted by external agencies • Inspect contracted work to verify repairs and installations meet compliance requirements • Investigate utility outages and support resolution activities • Conduct water quality analysis and record required operational data • Maintain records of materials, jobs, and other pertinent maintenance information • Pre pare and submit reports regarding maintenance activities and findings • Notify management of all recognized equipment repair needs • Provide complete documentation of corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders
Coordination, Customer Service & Vendor Relations • Coordinate and prioritize workflow assignments for other technicians • Function as a point of contact for vendors and external service providers • Order materials and assist with inventory management when required • Respond to customer calls and provide timely customer service • Communicate continuously with customers and clients regarding work status and service needs • Provide emergency response support for facility-related incidents, including code red alarms • Communicate issues encountered during work performance to supervisors in a timely manner
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and equipment • Ensure completed work meets professional standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and safety • Collaborate with team members from all craft shops to resolve problems and improve utility systems • Communicate with team members to identify opportunities for operational improvement • Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance operations • Support training and precepting activities when assigned
Additional Duties • Manage assigned work orders and ensure completion according to established schedules • Perform 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).

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 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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182051
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Nights
• 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

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