Maintenance Technician III Carpenter Facilities Posting 697

Young World Physical Education; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid Holidays

11 non contract work days

Job summary

Los Alamos Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Technician III Carpenter Facilities to perform skilled maintenance across carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, electronics, locksmithing, and related trades. The role covers building, grounds, and equipment maintenance for school facilities.

Typical duties include operating heavy equipment, repairing systems, and maintaining safety standards. Requires a high school diploma and 3 years' maintenance experience; NM driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of the twelfth grade, with additional training in a specialized building trade.
• Three years of maintenance program experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and machines for maintenance, construction and repair.
• Paint surfaces and equipment; prepare and finish surfaces.
• Perform locksmith duties: keys, lock changes, security procedures.
• Electrical duties: inspect/replace bulbs, wiring, test systems.
• Plumbing tasks: cut/thread pipes, install fixtures, maintain systems.
• Carpentry: install/repair doors, walls, furniture.
• Roofing: install/repair roofing materials and flashing.
• Welding/brazing on facilities and equipment.
• Install and maintain playground equipment; fabricate parts.
• Pour cement and lay asphalt for grounds and structures.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Locksmithing

Welding

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance Technician III Carpenter Facilities Posting 697

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877971

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Visa sponsorship is not available

Range Maintenance Tech III- $21.43 Starting Hourly Rate

1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week

249 work day contract- July 01 to June 30

9 paid Holidays, and 11 non contract work days

SUMMARY

Under general supervision to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and structures including buildings, parking areas, indoor and outdoor playground facilities, and other school properties; to operate a variety of equipment and tools; to perform a variety of skilled building trade duties including installing, repairing, and replacing electrical, electronic, and HVAC equipment, roof repair, locksmithing, glazing, painting, plumbing, carpentry, welding and brazing; to perform a variety of technical duties in the repair and maintenance of all audio and video electronics equipment including VCR’s, tape decks, overhead projectors and other related equipment; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to an assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class within the Maintenance Technician series. Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are aware of all policies and procedures within the work unit. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level, or when filled from external sources, have prior experience. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician IV in that the latter possesses a specialized functional or technical expertise beyond the journey level and may lead the work of lower level maintenance staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

• Operate heavy equipment or other machines to perform maintenance, construction and repair duties including but not limited to trenchers, jack hammers, backhoes, asphalt spreaders, or related equipment.
• Perform a variety of painting duties; prepare and finish surfaces, walls and equipment; mix and apply paint and other surface coverings.
• Perform a variety of locksmith duties including duplicating keys, changing lock combinations, and repairing or replacing locks to doors, desks, vehicles and safes; recommend proper methods and procedures of security as required.
• Perform minor and routine electrical duties; inspect and replace bulbs, ballasts, circuit breakers and related components; install wiring; test systems; refer complex work to higher level electrical staff.
• Perform a variety of plumbing duties; cut and thread pipes; maintain plumbing installations; install bathroom fixtures and water heaters; clean and drain water and sewer systems.
• Perform rough and finished carpentry work to install, replace, or repair doors, walls, signs, desks, benches, shelves and tables.
• Perform roofing duties; scrape and remove roofing material; install and repair roof insulation and decking; install and repair flashing, gutters and downspouts.
• Perform welding and brazing duties on facilities and equipment; utilize a variety of welding tools and materials.
• Install and maintain indoor and outdoor playground equipment; fabricate parts as necessary.
• Pour cement and lay asphalt in the upgrade and repair of school grounds, parking areas and other structures as required.
• Maintain and repair irrigation sprinklers, sprinkler lines and other landscape watering systems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and other technical documentation as required.
• Clean and maintain project area upon completion of work.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:

• Principles and methods used within one or more skilled trade areas including carpentry, roofing, plumbing, painting, electrical, electronics, locksmithing, or a related trades maintenance field.
• Applicable codes, rules and regulations pertaining to trade areas.
• Methods and techniques of assessing and performing maintenance in assigned areas.
• Methods and techniques of reading and interpreting maps, blueprints, diagrams and sketches.
• Methods and techniques of welding and fabricating a variety of materials and equipment.
• Methods and techniques of installing, repairing and maintaining locks.
• Methods and techniques of installing and repairing glass and screens.

Ability to:

• Perform journey level duties within one or more skilled trade areas including carpentry, roofing, plumbing, painting, electrical, electronics, locksmithing, or other related trades maintenance field.
• Assess and perform preventive maintenance requirements.
• Work independently in the absence of supervisor.
• Maintain records and details of work performed.
• Operate the full range of equipment in assigned maintenance areas.
• Install and repair a wide variety of equipment, materials and components in assigned maintenance areas.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by additional training in a specialized building trade.

Experience: Three years increasingly responsible maintenance program experience.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain any appropriate, valid certification as deemed necessary and appropriate by the State of New Mexico or School District. Will need to provide a copy of most recent Driving Record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Indoor, shop and outdoor environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, smoke, gases and chemicals; work in confined spaces and inclement weather.

Mobility: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, or standing for long periods of time; moderate or heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read and comprehend directions, wiring diagrams and other maintenance documentation.

Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents may travel from site to site.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Specialist
• 2075 Trinity Drive
• Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544-3091
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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