Campus Events & Facilities Technician

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Facility Services - Event Management team seeks a dependable Special Activities Technician to support events, maintain facilities, and assist campus operations across UNM programs.

You will help set up and break down furniture and equipment, move items, perform maintenance and basic repairs, operate light equipment, and coordinate moves and special activities. A strong customer-service mindset and hands-on experience in events or facilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in event support, facilities maintenance, moving services or related fields appreciated.
• Strong customer service, communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Experience operating light equipment such as forklifts or lifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, assembles and breaks down furniture, equipment, and related items for events.
• Performs maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction tasks on grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Operates forklifts, scissor-lifts, boom lifts, and other light mechanical equipment.
• Loads and unloads furniture and materials onto/off trucks with proper padding and ropes.
• Renovates or repairs wood/metal benches, chairs, racks, or signs as needed.
• Coordinates and schedules moves and special events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Event setup

Material handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

Boom lift operation

General hand tools

Job description

The University of New Mexico's Facility Services - Event Management team seeks a dependable Special Activities Technician to support events, maintain facilities, and assist campus operations across UNM programs.

You will help set up and break down furniture and equipment, move items, perform maintenance and basic repairs, operate light equipment, and coordinate moves and special activities. A strong customer-service mindset and hands-on experience in events or facilities is preferred.