Journeyman

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - Portales, NM
Job Type: Full time permanent
Job Number: 2026-00141
Department: Business Affairs
Division: Physical Plant
Opening Date: 08/19/2026


Position Overview
Position Summary

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes and fixtures necessary for the operation of water, vent, and drainage systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of gas, heating, water, irrigation, and drainage systems
• Work with plastic and metal pipes, vents, floor and roof drains, water, soil, and waste lines
• Maintain, repair, and install underground piping systems, building piping, fixtures, and building equipment
• Perform pipe and tubing joining or welding
• Maintain and service all heating, refrigeration, and ventilation units, including exhaust fans
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of chillers, chilled water distribution systems, boilers, heating distribution systems, and related components
• Repack and/or replace pump seals, fittings, and valves
• Maintain plant equipment in accordance with established efficiency and safety standards
• Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community
• Maintains proficiency at current level and continually updates knowledge through appropriate courses, seminars, publications, and contact with others in the trade
• Effectively perform in a service environment
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record, punctuality, and meeting deadlines
• Maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace, as well as biohazards that may be encountered at the University
• Responsible for adhering to policies, procedures, and practices on safety and operational instructions
• Comply with rules and regulations applicable to building codes
• Operate a light vehicle to transport materials and equipment
• Perform all aspects of general maintenance
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Four years of plumbing or HVAC experience is preferred
• Must have a state of New Mexico journeyman plumbing license, sheet metal license, or state of New Mexico journeymen refrigeration license and EPA refrigerant certification
• A valid New Mexico Driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather and conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in maintenance and repair procedures, including preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
• Knowledge of building codes, rules, and regulations, as well as the ability to understand the University policies and procedures as related to the position
• Ability to move through limited access spaces
• Ability to observe and practice safe working habits and maintain security of buildings and systems, and effectively work individually or in teams, as well as with diverse groups
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to learn the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used
• Knowledge of plumbing, welding, and soldering techniques

Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both inside and outside in extremes of hot plus temperature changes in conditions involving fumes, odors, toxic situations, and hazardous conditions
• Work is heavy in nature, with a maximum weight of 100 pounds to lift and carry
• Work is performed in conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, dirt, odor, fumes, toxic situations, and/or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching, using hands or fingers, talking or hearing, and seeing
• Must have the physical dexterity to operate a variety of equipment

Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)
Additional Information
Application Review Date:

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.


Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:


Required Documents: Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists
Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

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Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both and the
• Dental insurance is offered through , , and
• Vision insurance is offered through
• Life insurance is offered through and

• Life insurance is offered through and

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the , , and
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through , , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through
Paid Time Off During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month. During the second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month. During the third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.

Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave. Temporary employees do not accrue leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.