Instrumentation Technician - HVAC / BAS - Weekend

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

16d

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring an Electronic Technician to support the PCPF–Operations & Maintenance department. This role maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots complex electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems in a highly regulated healthcare environment. The technician works independently during assigned shifts and coordinates with Operations & Maintenance team members and contractors to support reliable, continuous operation of infrastructure that directly affects patient care. The role also supports patient-care equipment and facilities through sound technical judgment, safety, compliance, and effective communication. The position involves advanced HVAC troubleshooting, including work with air handlers, pumps, HVAC systems, and controls, as well as hands-on use of Building Automation Systems such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar platforms. The technician responds to service requests and facility emergencies, including code red situations, and provides professional customer service in active patient-care environments. Work schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Salary range: $69,000–$103,000, with a stated midpoint of $86,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of electronic, building automation systems, and pneumatic controls experience, including 2 years of electrical experience; alternatively, at least 2 years of that experience, including 1 year of electrical experience, with a Journeyman Electrician's license.
Strong HVAC troubleshooting experience with air handlers, pumps, HVAC systems, and controls.
Hands-on experience using Building Automation Systems such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar platforms.
Ability to work independently during assigned shifts and coordinate with team members and contractors.
Strong customer service, communication, and technical judgment skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in electronics or a related field.
Journeyman Electrician's license (JRNY-E).
Experience in healthcare or another highly regulated environment where safety, compliance, and operational reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
Perform work on live circuits and in operating control enclosures in accordance with NEC guidelines.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair 120-, 208-, 240-, and 480-volt controls and equipment.
Investigate outages and restore system functionality.
Maintain, repair, and calibrate HVAC systems and equipment, including air handling units, fan coil units, terminal boxes, dampers, thermostats, sensors, and control valves.
Install, calibrate, and test assigned systems using hand tools and visual inspection.
Run conduit, pull wire, and install circuits for electrically powered units.
Program microprocessors for initial commissioning and tune operating controls.
Examine and test mechanisms and circuitry to identify defects and determine corrective actions.
Read, draw, and interpret electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC schematics, one-line diagrams, and control sequences of operation.
Use thermocouple calibrators, resistance temperature detector calibrators, voltage and current generators, multimeters, and decade resistance boxes.
Respond to customer service calls and facility emergency responses, including code red situations.
Provide professional customer service in active patient-care environments.
Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance team members and contractors to support continuous system uptime.
Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders.
Requisition materials needed to complete assigned work.
Communicate timely and accurate information to supervisors about issues encountered.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage beginning on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for paid time off and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.