General Maintenance Assistant

Western New Mexico University • Silver City, NM

41d • $15 - $15

About The Position

Maintain all facilities, buildings, and equipment throughout the University.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 6 months experience in general building or construction or 2 years of full-time work in general building or construction.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use and operation of all tools, machinery, and equipment of the various trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and masonry.
• Knowledge of the safe and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of the safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, rules, and statutes.
• Knowledge of all applicable building codes, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Skill in performing a variety of skilled tasks.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in working in an environment subject to changing priorities and scheduling constraints.
• Skill in performing a variety of preventive maintenance and repair work in a variety of environmental conditions, on ladders, and in cramped locations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with student, faculty, staff members, and local suppliers and vendors.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Must pass a Defensive Driving Course within 2 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and/or repairs of floors, doors, walls, windows, stairwells, furniture, and roofs.
• Performs minor repairs where indicated through visual inspection as well as submitted work orders.
• Performs monthly inspection of the University's fire extinguishers and emergency lighting throughout the campus.
• Assists with the overall operation of the campus motor pool fleet system and the provision of automotive maintenance and repair services for university vehicles.
• Assists with event set-ups and furniture moving, which includes lifting, carrying and transporting chairs, tables, desks, and other items of furniture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is part of a collective bargaining unit upon completion of the 90-day trial period.

What This Job Offers

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