Maintenance Technician Senior

Salary : $49,233.60 - $56,596.80 Annually
Location : Santa Fe, NM
Job Type: Full-Time/Term
Job Number: 202600342
Department: Housing
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 1782
Department Contact Information: Lora Chavez, View phone number on click.appcast.io
Union Eligibility: Position is Union eligible after completion of one (1) year probationary period.
Budget Amount: 27.21


Primary Purpose
Maintains 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 Functions

• Evaluates situations to determine appropriate maintenance;; performs 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.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Working knowledge of building repair, including painting, carpentry, and boiler operations; of blueprints and sketches; of power and hand tools; of safety regulations; of agency policies and procedures; of welding techniques; of basic math; and of basic electrical wiring and repair.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment; to use hand tools; to perform arithmetical calculations; to measure accurately; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to analyze situations and determine appropriate action; to operate power tools; and to follow instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus any combination of education, training and experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or construction totaling two (2) years.
• Must obtain andmaintainOSHA and CPR certifications.

Supplemental Information
Working 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.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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01


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Which statement below best describes the combined total number of years in education, training and experience in buildings and grounds maintenance or construction?

• No education or experience
• Less than 2 years of education and experience
• 2 or more years of education and experience

04


Do you understand that you will have to obtain and maintain OSHA and CPR certifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question