Maintenance Technician

Company: MD Anderson Center
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of a Maintenance Technician is to provide demonstrated sub journeyman-level work in a designated craft(s). Impacts routine maintenance and repairs of all mechanical equipment, systems, buildings and grounds.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Under direct supervision performs routine 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.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Maintain Facility Appearance, Functionality and Safety: Replace damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles and cove base. Install modular furniture, bulletin boards, pictures, etc. Repair vinyl and carpeted floors. Patch and paint work. Assist Painter when needed. Respond to, (client critical and facility), equipment alarms, code reds, etc. Cleans assigned areas. Perform installations and repairs on doors, door closers, locks, hinges, framework,
alignment, strike plates. Adjust / replace door closers. Perform inspections of fire doors and fire walls and make necessary repairs as needed
Reduce Outside Contractor Costs: Layout and install suspended metal grid ceilings, complete with air supply and exhaust grills, and lay-in ceiling tiles. Notifies proper personnel about smoke detectors. Perform drywall repairs and framework. Performs carpentry tasks such as construction, repair and maintenance of woodstructures. Tear down case work, fix cabinets, and fix laminate on doors and casework. Mount soap dispensers, paper towel holders, etc.

Increase Customer Focus and Satisfaction: Quickly respond to Client "Dispatch" work order requests for a variety of tasks. Respond to customer service requests. Talk to Customers and keep them informed on job status. Requisition parts and materials needed to conduct the daily activities. Completes all required paperwork - timesheets, activity logs, etc.

Maintain an Efficient Response to Work Orders and Reduce/Balance Workload for Other Shops: Provides back-up support for the other crafts. Perform specific tasks to assist other Shops such as running Electrical wiring, switches, light fixtures; HVAC Filter and belt changes; Refrigeration soldering; Utility pump replacement. Perform minor plumbing work such as leaking faucets, piping, valves, etc. Repair
plumbing lines, faucets and pipe fittings. Replace sinks. Change out lighting ballasts, lamps, and fixtures. Respond to power outages. Adjusts
light sensors. Replace batteries on toilet dispensers.

Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years experience in one or more crafts (i.e. - plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, instrumentation) 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

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