General Maintenance Worker (GMW)

ALTUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; Melrose (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Altus Technology Solutions, located at Melrose Air Force Range, NM, is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to support facilities, equipment, and grounds across multiple trades. Day shift with overtime and potential no-notice emergency support.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance to keep facilities mission-ready, diagnose issues, record maintenance, and ensure safe operations. Requires 2–4 years hands-on maintenance experience and a hands-on, mechanically inclined mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of related maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple building and utility trades.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an active operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts and replace filters as needed.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Team player

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Blueprints

Job description

Location: Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR), Clovis, NM
Shift: Day (includes overtime, after-hours, and potential no-notice emergency support)
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
Certification: None required
Education: High school diploma or GED
Years of Experience: 2-4 years related experience or formal vocational/technical training
Salary: $35/hr
At Altus, we’re proud to provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your growth matters. Our size gives us both stability and flexibility, offering opportunities for development while supporting a healthy work-life balance.
If you thrive in high-impact environments and want to be part of a skilled team, we’d love to have you on board!
Altus is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Worker (GMW) to support facilities, equipment, and grounds maintenance at Melrose Air Force Range. This role performs a wide range of general, preventive, and corrective maintenance across multiple trades to ensure safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities.
If you are hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working across buildings, equipment, and outdoor environments, we’d love to have you on our team. In this role, you will support day-to-day maintenance operations, grounds upkeep, and repair activities across main and remote range locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Maintain inventory on tools and equipment.
• Practice workplace safety.
• Perform other duties, within or outside the assigned area, appropriate for the skills of the employee and the efficient and effective operation of EMI Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• 2-4 years of related maintenance experience and/or formal vocational or technical training.
• Working knowledge of multiple building and utility trades.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an active operational environment.

Certificates, Licenses, And Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to obtain a herbicide/pesticide license as required by the contract.
• Must pass a background check.

Work Conditions

Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors in temperatures ranging from 0-100 degrees. The position will include regular standing, bending, reaching, sitting, walking, and lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime may be necessary from time to time depending on workload.

About Altus

Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges.
Learn more at www.Altusts.com .

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance
• Education assistance for professional growth
• Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Protecting Your Information

We never request payment or personal banking details during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious emails, contact us at [e-mail] immediately.

Ready to support mission-critical facilities and keep operations running smoothly?