Maintenance Technician

Job TitleMaintains and repairs facilities, grounds and properties throughout Santa Fe County in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures proper care and follows safety established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms minor electrical and plumbing repairs; performs welding to equipment, buildings, bridges as needed; cleans, preps, and paints housing units; installs drainage culverts; forms and pours cement; constructs a variety of fences; performs masonry constructions and repairs; performs some landscaping, grounds keeping and snow removal; installs glass; constructs, installs or removes partitions for interior remodeling; sets tile; applies paint to a variety of surfaces; constructs and installs informative signs; maintains sprinkler systems; repairs and replaces locks; may operate light and/or heavy equipment; drains, cleans and checks boilers to ensure proper operation; performs carpentry work; checks gauges and condensers on refrigeration units; cleans appliances; reads gas meters; installs guardrails, bridge rails, gabions, concrete structures and cattle guards; cuts and repairs concrete pavement.Orders supplies to maintain adequate stock; issues tools and equipment to staff; maintains, utilizes and repairs a variety of power tools, electric pumps and motors; ensures proper care and follows safety established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.Observes and reports conditions affecting the safety, security, and/or economical operation of facilities, fixtures, and furnishings; reports issues to supervisor.Maintains and submits documentation related to the performance of repair work; assists departments with special events and projects as needed. Performs routine security checks.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma, GED or Bronze level ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)Must obtain and maintain OSHA and CPR certifications.Supplemental InformationWorking Conditions: Work is performed both in an office and outside in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, infectious disease, chemicals, allergens, and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery; exposure to excessive noise; and working with hostile and/or offensive individuals. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 100lbs. Work schedule may include shift and weekend hours.Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.