Facilities Plumbing Technician & Maintenance Pro

City of Farmington, NM; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Farmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician-Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing and mechanical systems in City facilities. This regular, full-time position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the MOC-Building Maintenance location.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, two years of plumbing/maintenance experience, and a valid New Mexico driver's license. Within one year, you must obtain NM Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Gas Fitter licenses and stay

Qualifications

• This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program.
• Extensive background checks required.
• A pre-employment physical and or drug/alcohol test is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Works under the supervision of the Lead Plumber.
• May supervise support personnel, or other part-time or temporary staff as assigned.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing and mechanical equipment at City Owned facilities; make minor repairs independently and works as a crew member on larger projects; identifies building problems and appropriate method of repair.
• Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including the repair and replacement of plumbing, fixtures, gas, chiller and hydronic heating systems.
• Perform plumbing, gas and other mechanical installations and remodels; works from plans and blueprints and from verbal instructions; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools.
• Inspects mechanical equipment for defects and make necessary repairs.
• Performs some custodial duties as assigned.
• Performs routine plumbing and mechanical inspections for preventative maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance on motors, electrical problems, carpentry, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, boilers, and other related mechanical equipment.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including but not limited to: backhoe, Skid-Steer, and forklift.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Job description

City of Farmington is seeking a Maintenance Technician-Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing and mechanical systems in City facilities. This regular, full-time position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the MOC-Building Maintenance location.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, two years of plumbing/maintenance experience, and a valid New Mexico driver's license. Within one year, you must obtain NM Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Gas Fitter licenses and stay