Maintenance Technician

Position Information Position Position Maintenance Technician Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Job Type Regular Position Summary 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. - This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement upon completion of probationary period. 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: High school diploma or GED Experience: One (1) year of paid maintenance related work. Preferred Qualifications 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. Physical Demands 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Posting Number Posting Number AS361P Open Date Open Date 03/05/2020 Close Date #J-18808-Ljbffr