Maintenance Worker

McKinley County, NM; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley County is seeking a Facilities and Grounds Maintenance position to perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roof and building repairs, and custodial duties across county facilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with at least one year of general maintenance experience or equivalent training. Knowledge of computer programs and typing skills are desirable; local government experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (minimum).
• One year general maintenance experience preferred, or base on school/training.
• Certificate or degree in Construction Technology, HVAC, Electrical or related field is a plus.
• Computer skills: typing skills and knowledge of various computer programs.
• Experience in a local government environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities and grounds maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roof and building repairs.
• View, track and complete work orders; monitor automation system controls.
• Maintain grounds with lawn tools, paint curbs, repair fencing and gates, and clear snow or debris as needed.
• Carry out custodial duties daily across county facilities; sweep, mop, dust, clean restrooms, dispose of trash.
• Manage cleaning supplies and custodial equipment; submit purchase orders and invoices; distribute supplies.

Skills

Typing skills

Computer programs knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Definition

The purpose of this position is to perform facilities and grounds maintenance and maintain a clean and safe working environment. This is accomplished by performing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roof, and building repairs, as well as, maintaining grounds and County facilities custodial needs. Other responsibilities include managing supplies, inventory and performing other duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

1. Performs maintenance and preventive maintenance duties to include, but not limited to; electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, roof, and building repairs identified in work orders.
2. Use computer skills to view, track and complete work orders, view and adjust automation system controls. Includes maintenance, custodial duties, and others.
3. Maintains grounds by operating lawn and garden tools; weeding, mowing, and trimming; painting curbs and parking lanes; repairing and welding all perimeter fencing, gates, and locks; providing precautionary warnings in work areas; removing snow, ice, and debris from all county facilities in inclement weather.
4. Perform custodial duties daily throughout McKinley County facilities/departments. Duties include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, ensuring bathrooms are cleaned and well stocked, taking out trash, and keeping stairwells clean and free of impediments.
5. Manages cleaning supplies and custodial equipment; maintaining inventory; submitting purchase orders and invoices; ordering supplies; and distribution per staff and facility.

Physical Demands

While preforming duties, employee will be required to:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk short to long distances
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Use of arms and hands to reach for objects
• Climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch
• Talk, and/or hear
• Sit
• Frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Use vision for distance, color, and depth perception
• Driving

Working Conditions

Employee will be frequently exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions
• High, precarious places
• Fumes and/or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outside weather conditions
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• A moderate to occasionally loud noise level

Other Requirements

The incumbent of this position must comply with established safety guidelines of the County. Employee may be required to travel, be on-call, work nights and holidays (as necessary).

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent

Preferred Requirements

• One (1) year of general maintenance experience – or – a combination of school, training, and experience equal to one (1) year.
• Certificate or degree in Construction Technology, HVAC, Electrical or related field.
• Computer Skills: typing skills; knowledge of various computer programs
• Experience working in a local/county government environment.

Certificates and Licenses

Must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.