General Maintenance I

Luna Community College; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Luna Community College is seeking a dedicated groundskeeping and maintenance worker to perform building and grounds upkeep across campus. The role covers routine maintenance, equipment care, and minor carpentry/plumbing tasks as part of daily operations.

The position is non-exempt, with a 40-hour workweek and starting pay of $15.06 per hour. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in varied weather and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• New Mexico Driver License is required.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Provides grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Performs maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Performs maintenance on heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Performs minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Chemicals handling

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver license

Job description

Compensation
Starting at $15.06 per hour
CompensationType:
Non-Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Grade:
NE02
Department:
Building and Facilities, Maintenance & Utilities
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
Duties & Responsibilities

Job Functions

• Provides grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Performs maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Performs maintenance on heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Performs minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of, and ability to use chemicals
• Basic carpentry desired
• Basic plumbing experience desired
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Knowledgeable of safety rules

Work Environment

• Physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, repetitive motion, and hearing are daily activities of this job.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside; subjected to extreme cold (below 32) for periods of more than one hour. Also, worker is exposed to extreme heat (above 100) for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to noise and vibration.
• The worker is subject to hazard such as such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Education, Experience and Licenses

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• New Mexico Driver License is required.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.