Facilities Maintenance Worker

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs the maintenance, repair, remodeling, and general construction of City buildings, facilities, and components. This position works both indoors and outdoors, involving heavy physical work including working on scaffolding and ladders, frequent lifting and carrying of supplies up to ninety-five pounds, and requires visual acuity to distinguish colors. The role involves competing demands, multiple tasks, deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is essential, and the position is subject to drug testing. This recruitment is for a full-time, contract, non-exempt position within the Utilities Department but may be used to fill other vacancies in other departments.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED
One (1) year of experience in the construction and maintenance of structures and building fixtures is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
An acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided.
Knowledge of current principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of customer service, and problem resolution techniques.
Knowledge of occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices.
Knowledge of safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of business and personal computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to distinguish colors when matching paints, varnishes and carpet.
Ability to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines.
Ability to ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives.
Ability to read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions.
Ability to collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats.
Ability to take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Skills in hand, power tool and equipment operation.
Skills in reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skills in effectively managing assignments.
Skills in responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority.
Skills in responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions.
Skills in effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities.
Skills in preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence.
Skills in researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats.
Skills in operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software.
Skills in preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
Skills in demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
Skills in performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Responsibilities

Loads, transports, and unloads building supplies and equipment at various City locations.
Performs setup for various functions and moves furniture.
Repairs and installs counters, cabinets, desks, bookcases, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, and trim.
Installs, repairs, and finishes floor, ceiling tiles, and wall coverings.
Installs carpeting, repairs and replaces windows, and fixes doors and locks.
Paints, varnishes, and plasters walls and other surfaces.
Lays block and brick, builds walls and partitions, pours cement, and performs other building services.
Performs roof repairs, replaces paper, lays tar, and places shingles.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
Repairs and repaints areas identified for graffiti removal.
Performs custodial services and maintains records of cleaning supplies.