Carpenter (DOH/NMBHI #12808)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a maintenance technician for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute campus in Las Vegas. The role involves carpentry, general repairs, and grounds maintenance to ensure a safe, well-kept facility for patients, clients, residents, and staff.

Ideal candidates have experience in carpentry and related trades, with the ability to handle repairs and support other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; six months of related experience may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience in carpentry, taping and texturing, and grounds maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs including windows, doorknobs, furniture, doors, and asphalt roads.
• Provide manpower support to other disciplines within the Plant Department.

Skills

Carpentry

Taping and texturing

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly

$38,885 - $58,327 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Why does the job exist?

Provides services as it relates to the upkeep of the grounds and campus of the New Mexico Behavioral Health (NMBHI) Institute and to provide manpower support to other disciplines within the Plant Department.

How does it get done?

The job gets done by performing tasks such as:

• Repairs to include, but not limited to: broken windows, broken doorknobs, broken furniture (tables, chairs, roof leaks, and wardrobe closets), doors, and asphalt roads.

Who are the customers?

Patients/Clients/Residents/Employees

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in carpentry;
• Experience in taping and texturing;
• Experience in grounds maintenance.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of experience in general building and grounds maintenance, custodial duties, construction, or appliance repair. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver's License.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

This position will perform work at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute, both indoors and outdoors. Some standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting a minimum of one hundred (100) pounds with assistance may be required. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Position may be required to work shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call back hours as needed. Shift 7:00am to 5:30pm.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.