APPRENTICE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN &; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IAIA seeks a dedicated Maintenance Apprentice to support facilities, vehicles and equipment under the Facilities Manager. The role involves performing a wide range of maintenance tasks on IAIA facilities and grounds, often outdoors, and assisting with setup for meetings and events.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid New Mexico driver's license and a clean driving record for bonding. You will work with minimal supervision and follow safety standards to protect the campus

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have a current and valid NM driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Bondable to drive IAIA vehicle and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks on IAIA facilities, vehicles and equipment, outdoors as needed.
• Assist with HVAC filter replacement, minor carpentry, painting and drywall repairs.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, furniture assembly and general upkeep; support snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Set up meeting and conference spaces and run errands as assigned.

Skills

Integrity

Adaptability

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the incumbent will perform a wide range of maintenance tasks of IAIA facilities, vehicles and/or equipment, which includes essential physical components material to the position and tasks often performed outdoors. Support IAIA’s mission, vision and core values.

THE APPRENTICE WILL BE TRAINED IN THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

• Complete in an accurate and timely manner a wide range of assigned maintenance tasks, work-orders and/or a project on IAIA facilities and grounds, which include but are not limited to:
• Filter replacement and coil cleaning of HVAC units
• Minor carpentry, painting and drywall repairs
• Minor electrical work, change outlets, lights, ballasts, etc
• Minor plumbing, faucets, toilets, leaks
• Assist with the assembly of furniture and fixtures.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of IAIA vehicles.
• Complete assigned errands for the department, such as the purchase of supplies or delivery of items/materials.
• Responsible for assisting with snow removal and general upkeep of Campus grounds.
• Assist with meeting and conference set-ups.
• Complete other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Must have a high school diploma. Must have a current and valid NM drivers’ license. Must have a clean driving record, in order to be bondable to drive an IAIA vehicle. Must have an acceptable background check results.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILTIES)

• Adhere to appropriate standards of conduct and ethics, including confidentiality, integrity and honesty.
• Ability to follow directions and to adapt to changing work environments.
• Work respectfully with others; participates in pro-active problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, complete jobs as assigned in a timely manner.
• Practice safe and responsible work habits to ensure own and others safety.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Tasks are performed in varied external climates, which may vary from extreme cold to hot weather.
• Tasks are also performed in interior environments which may contain dust, fumes and/or particles.
• Duties require the ability to reach, stoop, bend and/or crawl.
• Duties require the ability to move and/or maneuver items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Duties require the ability stand for extended periods of time.
• Duties require the ability to effectively and safely use a wide-range of maintenance tools.
• Duties require the ability to climb ladders to complete tasks, which may include climbing to the roofs of buildings.
• Ability to complete all the physical dimensions and demands of the position.
• This job description does not list all the duties of the job.
• Incumbent may be asked by supervisors to perform other assignments or duties.
• Incumbent’s evaluation will include assessment of performance results described herein.
• Management has the right to revise this job description at any time, with or without notice.
• The job description is not a contract for employment.