Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a temporary Maintenance Technician to perform painting, carpentry, and grounds work to maintain a safe and pleasant campus environment. The role requires flexibility for early shifts and potential overtime, with a front-line presence in facilities management.

The position involves operating and maintaining various tools and equipment, installing fixtures, performing inspections, and supporting campus upkeep as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: One (1) year of paid maintenance related work.

Responsibilities

• Caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing, sealing of finished moldings, laminates, and trim, moldings, window and door (openers/closers) system repairs.
• Install windows, glass doors, ceilings, stair treads and wall paneling.
• Perform basic inspections of building interiors, exteriors, retaining walls, sidewalks, and roofs; reports any and all repairs required via work orders.
• May estimate and purchase materials to complete tasks.
• Applies paints, sealers, and routinely applies touchup paint to signage and curbs.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Lift gates

Platforms

Moving truck

Job description

Position Information

Position Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

Full Time/Part Time

Job Type Temporary

Position Summary

PURPOSE OF POSITON : The purpose of this position is to function as a general maintenance employee in the areas of painting, carpentry, and grounds in order to maintain a clean, safe and pleasant/groomed environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Caulking, finish repair, mud and tape, and texturing, sealing of finished moldings, laminates, and trim, moldings, window and door (openers/closers) system repairs;
• Install windows, glass doors, ceilings, stair treads and wall paneling;
• Perform basic inspections of building interiors, exteriors, retaining walls, sidewalks, and roofs; reports any and all repairs required via work orders;
• May estimate and purchase materials to complete tasks;
• Applies paints, sealers, and routinely applies touchup paint to signage and curbs;
• Perform special refinishing tasks, such as staining, sealing, surface preparation, painting, finishing tasks, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster repair and blending of wall surfaces, sheetrock, concrete, and wood;
• Routinely perform finish carpentry, masonry, concrete work, and repair projects;
• Report any irrigation leaks and identifiable grounds problems (i.e., trip hazards) to Facilities Management as soon as possible and fabricate some parts needed for irrigation;
• Performs snow removal and multiple times per day salting, as required;
• Attend mandatory trainings as required;
• Under moderate supervision, routinely irrigates landscapes, performs raking, mowing, weeding, trimming around walks, flower beds, edging, and trash/litter pickup and disposal activities multiple times per day; cuts and waters vegetation areas, aerates turf, maintains turf, pruning, installs small shrubs and trees, installs and maintains gravel and other areas, power washes sidewalks as needed;
• Routinely operates vehicles and mechanical equipment to transport furniture, office equipment, and related items in and outside of the university as needed;
• Operate equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, motorized lifts, operate bobcat and backhoe;
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment including greasing, checking fluid levels, checking hydraulic lines, sharpening lines, sharpening blades and other miscellaneous tasks;
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; may need to perform inventory counts of all shop supplies;
• Install parking barriers as needed;
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance and interact professionally with the public.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: One (1) year of paid maintenance related work.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

• Report to an early work shift, beginning at 5:00 am, for snow removal purposes and/or a late afternoon shift as needed;
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, odd hours, and overtime as required;
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license;
• Must be willing to work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule if needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow and understand specific routine verbal and written instructions and procedures;
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate mechanical forklifts, lift gates, platforms, and a large moving truck;
• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and turf equipment operations required;
• Basic ability to inspect structures to determine basic repair needs;
• Ability to interact professionally with the public.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $15.00 Hr.

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail] Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

Posting Number

Posting Number AS43P

Open Date

Open Date 01/24/2018

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes