Maintenance Technician - Cabinetry, Doors, Floors

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the PCPF-O&M department, which is responsible for maintaining mission critical, 24/7 facility operations that directly impact patient care. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous uptime of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in a highly collaborative, accountability-driven environment.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Maintenance Technician will contribute to this mission by supporting facility operations that enable uninterrupted clinical services and patient care delivery. The Maintenance Technician role requires strong technical skills, independence during overnight operations, and effective coordination with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is a dependable and self-motivated maintenance professional with experience working in healthcare or other critical facility environments. They possess strong skills in commercial building maintenance, including door and hardware repairs, cabinetry and millwork repairs, flooring repairs, and basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC troubleshooting. The successful candidate is comfortable using CMMS work order systems, delivers excellent customer service, and communicates effectively with patients, staff, and vendors.

They are able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high standard of safety and professionalism.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Work Location:

Main Campus, Texas Medical Center

Salary Range: $57,500 - $72,000 - $86,500

This role offers the opportunity to directly support life-saving operations by ensuring critical systems remain operational at all times. Working at UT MD Anderson provides exposure to complex facilities, collaborative teams, and continuous learning opportunities, while offering schedules that support work-life balance and professional growth in a highly respected 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.

• Perform repairs, troubleshooting, routing, and preventive maintenance on equipment, buildings, and utility systems
• Maintain accurate records of materials, work performed, and related documentation
• Notify management of all identified equipment repairs
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas
• Repair or replace ceiling grids and tiles
• Provide initial HVAC response for hot/cold calls, odors, and exhaust issues
• Assist with HVAC equipment repair or replacement
• Provide plumbing response including unclogging toilets and sinks and shutting off fixture stops
• Use sewer machines on floor drains and replace faucets, valves, and fixtures
• Perform electrical tasks including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and light diffusers

• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks as assigned
• Manage assigned work orders and complete them according to schedule
• Ensure completed work meets standards of cleanliness, maintenance quality, and safety
• Maintain knowledge of building and utility systems
• Collaborate with team members across all trades to resolve…