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Head Technician jobs are open across healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and facilities management, at every level from lead technician to senior head technician, with specializations in diagnostics, equipment maintenance, and team supervision. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Patient Care Technician, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and contribute to the mission of Making Cancer History®.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably experience in direct patient care or an acute care setting. Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.
The typical work schedule includes Evening/Night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays required.
Shifts: Evening/Nights (7pm - 7am and 3pm - 11pm).
Work location: Onsite.
Why Us?
Joining MD Anderson means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in patient care. This role offers opportunities to develop critical-thinking skills and gain experience in a specialized surgical oncology 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.
Responsibilities
- Act as a member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission/discharge processes, and obtaining vital signs
- Update and retrieve patient information accurately
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment
- Participate as part of an assigned care team
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 183671
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Evening/Night, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Patient Care Technician, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and contribute to the mission of Making Cancer History®.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably experience in direct patient care or an acute care setting. Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.
The typical work schedule includes Evening/Night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays required.
Shifts: Evening/Nights (7pm - 7am and 3pm - 11pm).
Work location: Onsite.
Why Us?
Joining MD Anderson means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in patient care. This role offers opportunities to develop critical-thinking skills and gain experience in a specialized surgical oncology 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.
Responsibilities
- Act as a member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission/discharge processes, and obtaining vital signs
- Update and retrieve patient information accurately
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment
- Participate as part of an assigned care team
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 183671
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Evening/Night, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head technician jobs.
- Proven experience supervising or leading a team of technicians in a hands-on environment
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, testing equipment, or CMMS software relevant to the industry
- Relevant certification such as ASE, EPA 608, or an industry-specific license
- Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field, or equivalent applied experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, or service documentation
- Strong record of troubleshooting complex equipment failures and coordinating timely repairs
Tips for Your Head Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each specialty
Head technician roles in automotive shops emphasize OEM diagnostic tools, while healthcare or lab settings prioritize calibration logs and compliance records. Pull the exact equipment and software names from each posting and mirror that language in your resume's skills and experience sections.
List certifications above your work history
Hiring managers for head technician positions scan for ASE, EPA 608, or relevant state licenses before reading your work history. Place your active certifications in a dedicated block near the top of your resume so they're seen immediately, not buried at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Filter for openings that call out the specific diagnostic platforms, CMMS software, or equipment brands you've worked with. Matching your hands-on tool experience to the job description is a stronger signal than a general 'technical proficiency' claim and shortens the screening process.
Prepare a team leadership example for interviews
Most head technician interviews include a situational question about managing junior techs or handling a workflow bottleneck under pressure. Prepare a specific example from your experience that covers the problem, your decision, and the outcome, in roughly two minutes.
Negotiate schedule and on-call terms separately
Head technician offers often include rotating shifts or on-call coverage that gets glossed over before you accept. Ask directly which shifts rotate, how often on-call is required, and whether differential pay applies. Clarifying this before you start prevents the most common early frustrations in the role.
Head Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head technicians?
Charmed Chimney Service, Easter Seals, and The Lice Chicks are hiring the most head technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with large service departments, field maintenance operations, or regulated lab environments.
How many head technician jobs are remote?
About 6% of head technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most technical oversight roles. Remote and hybrid arrangements are most common in head technician positions focused on documentation management, compliance reporting, or coordinating distributed field crews rather than direct equipment work.
How do you become a head technician?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience as a bench or field technician in your target industry, then pursue any certifications your specialty requires, such as ASE credentials for automotive or EPA 608 for HVAC. Take on shift lead or training responsibilities to demonstrate supervisory readiness. Apply for head technician openings once your resume shows both deep technical skill and team coordination experience.
Can you get hired as a head technician with limited experience?
Getting hired as a head technician with limited experience is possible if you've led informal training, managed a workflow process, or held a senior technician title that included oversight duties. Smaller shops and regional service centers are more likely to promote from within or hire candidates who show strong diagnostic skill and clear potential to run a team, even without a formal supervisory title.
What does the head technician interview process look like?
Most head technician interviews include an initial screening call focused on your technical background and certification status, followed by an in-person or panel interview with the service manager or operations lead. You'll likely face scenario questions about handling a technician performance issue or prioritizing competing work orders. Some employers add a brief practical assessment or a tour of the shop floor before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to head technician jobs?
You can find and apply to head technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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