Maintenance & Repair Worker Supervisor (NMSLO #5935)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State Land Office is seeking a Maintenance & Repair Worker Supervisor to oversee the maintenance staff, inspect building systems, and supervise in-house projects across the NM State Land Office complex. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and quality of work in a three-floor building.

The ideal candidate has extensive maintenance experience and is able to plan, assign, and coach staff while ensuring compliance with policies and schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two years' experience in buildings/grounds maintenance.
• Experience supervising maintenance or construction activities.
• Must possess valid New Mexico Driver's License and driving certificate.
• Must lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, climb ladders, work in inclement weather.
• Shovel snow and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance workers and oversee day-to-day tasks.
• Inspect heating, ventilation, air conditioning and mechanical systems.
• Oversee in-house building projects and space upgrades.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Interview and select maintenance staff.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Carpentry

Electrical repair

Painting

Landscaping

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Title Maintenance & Repair Worker Supervisor (NMSLO #5935)

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The New Mexico State Land Office has been named a Regional Top Workplace every year since 2023 and a National Top Workplace every year since 2024, reflecting its ongoing commitment to an exceptional workplace culture. To learn more about why the Land Office was voted a Top Workplace, and about the great benefits offered by the agency, copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://www.nmstatelands.org/job-opportunities/
As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.

Why does the job exist?

The core mission of the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is to responsibly generate revenue through a wide array of leasing activities on state trust lands on behalf of public schools, universities and hospitals. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the maintenance crew providing oversight in day-to-day tasks, maintaining the New Mexico State Land Office building by conducting inspections of the building and grounds to determine where repairs and/or replacements are needed and monitors progress and quality of work performed. This position will devote a substantial portion of time assigning and directly supervising the maintenance staff and will provide reports to the Director and Deputy Director on maintenance costs and progress.

How does it get done?

Key responsibilities of this position include supervising maintenance workers in the completion of maintenance tasks and work orders submitted by every Division of the NM State Land Office. Ensuring that the staff and visitors of the office have a safe and comfortable working environment and are provided with timely support services. This position will inspect all heating, ventilating, air conditioning and mechanical systems to ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently using specialized equipment and electronic testing devices as needed and may replace or fix worn or broken parts, where necessary, or make adjustments to correct malfunctioning equipment and machines. This position will oversee the design and construction of in-house projects to provide appropriate space utilization and upgrades throughout the building which consists of three floors. This position will supervise and performs complex maintenance tasks related to carpentry, electrical repair, painting, fencing, landscaping and grounds keeping. This position will also assign and supervise the work of maintenance workers, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations, and recommend disciplinary actions as well as conduct trainings. This position may interview and recommend selection of applicants.

Who are the customers?

Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Surface Resources Division; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner). External: New Mexico public schools, universities and hospitals; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; other government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial experience performing advanced maintenance duties; and
• Substantial experience supervising maintenance or construction activities.

High School Diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years of experience in general buildings 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Must obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand for extended periods of time, climb ladders, work in inclement weather (cold and hot). Must be able to shovel snow and carry tools and equipment around large building. Some travel may be required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.