Entry-Level Maintenance Technician: Hands-On & Learning

Unirac; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Alternative work schedules

Affordable Healthcare Benefits Package

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for supporting basic facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to follow detailed work instructions under close supervision.

The Technician I assists in routine preventive maintenance and repairs and plays a supporting role in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Entry-level Maintenance Technician I; no prior professional maintenance experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical hobbyist or basic shop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks on drill presses, chop saws, and other primary shop equipment.
• Assist in routine cleaning, inspections, and minor building repairs.
• Support higher-level technicians in troubleshooting and equipment repair.
• Follow safety procedures when using basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Execute assigned PM checklists for basic equipment with supervision.
• Document completed PM tasks accurately and report issues immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas.
• Complete basic PM logs and work order entries.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools & power tools

Measurement: metric & imperial

Following procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical hobbyist or basic shop experience

Job description

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for supporting basic facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to follow detailed work instructions under close supervision.

The Technician I assists in routine preventive maintenance and repairs and plays a supporting role in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.