Facilities Services Tech

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

9d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Residence Life and Student Housing seeks a Facilities Services Tech to support the quality and upkeep of its residence hall facilities and contribute to residents’ living experience. Under the direct supervision of the Department Manager of Facilities, the position performs a range of non-technical maintenance tasks involving plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment, at a level that does not require formal licensure. The role is based at the UNM main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and includes rotation-based pager standby. This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position. The role requires a valid New Mexico driver’s license and a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Regular staff positions are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Ability to tolerate almost constant exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, or loud noises.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Follow basic safety precautions when working in an environment with some exposure to hazards or physical risks.

Nice To Haves

• Skill using computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Ability to repair and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of one or more building trades.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and perform standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, including tubes, fixtures, switches, photocells, and outlets; assist licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Monitor heating, ventilation, and cooling system performance; perform standard component repairs or replacements and non-technical maintenance, including cleaning fan coil units and adjusting system controls.
• Monitor and perform non-technical maintenance of plumbing systems, including repairing leaking fixtures, clearing obstructed waste lines, installing water coolers, and making non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; assist licensed plumbers as appropriate.
• Perform carpentry maintenance, including routine sheetrock or drywall installation and repair, window replacement, cabinet and countertop replacement, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation.
• Assist with maintaining the water treatment and storage system, as needed.
• Repair kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Use and maintain equipment and supplies properly, and promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Document facilities maintenance requirements and maintain appropriate records of work performed.
• Participate in a rotation schedule for pager standby.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition remission
• Dependent education programs
• Eligible employees working greater than 0.25 FTE, as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act, must make mandatory retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED