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Supervisor Operations & Maintenance
The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical leadership role within the PCPF‑O&M department, supporting continuous, mission‑critical operations across a complex healthcare environment. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor provides direct supervision to skilled craft and maintenance technicians during weekend night operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment, infrastructure, and utility systems that directly support patient care.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor works in a highly collaborative, accountability‑driven environment where real‑time decision making, technical expertise, and strong leadership are essential. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor balances hands‑on field leadership with administrative oversight to maintain system uptime and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare facilities professional with prior supervisory or lead experience in facilities maintenance. This individual brings a strong safety mindset, hands‑on leadership approach, and the ability to supervise cross‑trade maintenance teams while managing administrative responsibilities. Experience with HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems, regulatory compliance, documentation, and contractor coordination is preferred, along with the ability to work consistent weekend night shifts and make real‑time operational decisions.
Salary range: Minimum Salary $92,500.00 – Midpoint Salary $115,500.00 – Maximum Salary $138,500.00
The typical work schedule is Saturdays/Sundays: 7:00pm–7:30am and Mondays/Tuesdays: 11:00pm–7:30am. The work week ends every Wednesday at 7:30am.
Why Us?
This role supports UT MD Anderson’s mission by ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical facilities systems that directly impact patient care. The position offers meaningful leadership responsibility, exposure to complex infrastructure systems, and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled, experienced team in a collaborative and accountable environment that values safety, reliability, and professional growth.
• 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision & Leadership
Supervise daily workload of craft and maintenance technicians
Schedule work, manage shift coverage, and coordinate hand‑off of backlog to subsequent supervisors
Manage employee workload, document staff and team performance, and oversee metrics management
Provide input and assessment on hiring, evaluations, and promotions
Ensure employees complete all required training and meet assigned goals
Maintenance Operations
Ensure safe maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment and systems
Supervise preventive maintenance processes for infrastructure and utility systems
Improve PM processes and frequencies to increase productivity and effectiveness
Supervise work order status and ensure accurate labor and materials documentation
Compliance, Safety & Emergency Response
Lead building emergency response efforts during assigned shifts
Serve as essential personnel for all emergency‑related events
Maintain inspection, maintenance, documentation, and drawings for the medical gas system
Support Joint Commission compliance and regulatory documentation
Financial & Contract Management
Monitor service contracts and negotiate with vendors and contractors
Manage assigned operating budget within a ±2% variance
Manage overtime to remain within established guidelines
Planning, Coordination & Energy Initiatives
Plan and consult on repairs, remodeling, and construction projects when assigned
Work closely with the Planner/Scheduler and WCC team
Track workload, schedule compliance, and asset management
Provide lead support for the Energy Initiative
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Associate's Degree Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 5 years In one or more craft areas including three years lead/supervisory experience.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
Preferred: Ability to work within the Microsoft Windows environment and experience working within a CMMS environment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire
- Preferred: Journeyman's license in one craft. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
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
