Structural Maintenance Tech

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University is seeking a Structural Maintenance Tech in Las Cruces within the Facilities and Services division. The role is full-time and wage is set at $16.83 per hour, with standard M-F, 8-5 hours and AFSCME bargaining unit protections.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher and involves a broad range of non-technical maintenance tasks, potential unlicensed trades, and budget-related coordination.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher degree.
• Non-Exempt AFSCME bargaining unit applies.
• Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance.
• May perform unlicensed trades such as light equipment operator, carpenter, mason, and/or roofer.
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for maintenance and repair and recommends improvements.
• Maintains inventory; requisitions materials and supplies; budgets input and long-range planning.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance.
• May perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, mason, and/or roofer.
• Monitors, maintains, and performs standard repairs to building facilities.
• Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for maintenance and repair and recommends improvements.
• Maintains inventory; requisitions materials, supplies and equipment; budgets input and long-range planning.

Education

High School diploma or higher degree

Job description

• 503944
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Aug 25 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact:

Michael Herrera, [e-mail], 575-646-7838

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Seeking experienced skilled Tradesperson! Come Join our amazing Facilities and Services team and grow in your career!

Position Details

Position Title:

Structural Maintenance Tech

College/Division:

Facilities and Services

Department:

500775-FS STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE

Location:

Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

$16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance of facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. May be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, mason, and/or roofer. Monitors, maintains, and performs, standard repairs to building facilities. Performs carpentry, masonry, welding maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window, roof, cabinet and countertop replacement, door, hardware installation, masonry repairs and new installation of ceramic tile, cinder block, plaster, concrete, heavy equipment work as appropriate. Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for maintenance and repair and recommends most economical way to make changes and improvements to superior; issues work requests to appropriate authority. Maintains inventory; requisitions materials, supplies and equipment, and maintains control over storage and use; maintains and repairs equipment; confers with supervisor regarding budgeting and long-range planning; prepares all or part of preliminary budget reports.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort:

Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk:

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

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Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

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