Facilities Maintenance Planning Supervisor

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor supports the Operations & Maintenance business unit by leading maintenance planning, scheduling, work control, asset management, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) activities for South Campus properties. The role promotes efficient maintenance operations through data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and process optimization, supporting the institution’s facilities operations and broader mission of cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The supervisor leads planning and scheduling initiatives and collaborates with business units, information technology teams, and maintenance personnel to improve system performance, work execution, and asset management. The role includes managing a team of 3 to 5 staff, serving as the local business unit subject matter expert for Maximo, maintaining asset data, supporting the electronic work order program, and providing operational and compliance reporting. The position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field; additional years of equivalent experience may substitute for the required degree on a one-to-one basis.
At least 4 years of experience in construction requirements, maintenance, estimating, project management, or scheduling, including one year in a project coordination, lead, or supervisory capacity.
Must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Must satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience using or understanding a computerized maintenance management software solution, preferably IBM Maximo.
Ability to extract information from databases and formulate reports for managing daily or monthly operations.
Experience managing or supervising a staff of 3 or more team members.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for up to two years of required supervisory or management experience when both programs are completed.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance planning, scheduling, and work control processes for South Campus properties.
Manage work control processes for assigned maintenance personnel and ensure work queues are appropriately prioritized.
Incorporate regulatory requirements and local business unit objectives into maintenance planning activities.
Verify that planners follow maintenance planning and scheduling procedures consistent with divisional standards.
Facilitate regular team meetings and collaborative discussions with other business units.
Use Maximo to develop metrics and reports supporting performance measurement and efficient work planning.
Implement divisional practices to ensure compliance with CMMS standards.
Understand system functionality, extract operational data, and develop standard operating procedures.
Develop expertise as the local business unit subject matter expert for Maximo.
Lead initiatives to optimize CMMS productivity and utilization.
Use Maximo and Navigator 360 to onboard assets associated with major capital and locally managed projects.
Manage local business unit asset records and coordinate periodic data quality assessments.
Oversee quality control of work order documentation to ensure accurate reporting and reliable performance metrics.
Lead ad hoc CMMS data collection projects.
Review and summarize regulatory-required maintenance activities for management and external auditors.
Ensure maintenance records and documentation support compliance objectives.
Provide operational reporting and performance data for business unit decision-making.
Participate in external user groups and industry forums to identify CMMS best practices.
Manage a planning and scheduling team of 3 to 5 staff members.
Liaise between Operations & Maintenance personnel and information technology teams regarding scripted data changes and system upgrades.
Manage Apple iPads and software applications supporting the EZ Max Mobile electronic work order program.
Troubleshoot device and software performance issues affecting maintenance operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting 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 Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness, fitness, 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.