Lead Maintenance Technician

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Lead Facilities Technician will be responsible for planning, scheduling and servicing the facility, utility systems operations and maintenance activities. The Lead Facilities Technician will service, maintain and repair commercial/industrial (HVAC) air handling equipment as well as service and repair commercial refrigeration equipment. Perform architectural work; renovations, painting, carpentry, building repairs and preventive maintenance to building structures. Supervises Maintenance Workers in the performance of their daily activities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or a certificate in a technology or trade in electronics, electrical, heating and air conditioning or related field; and 6 years of directly-related maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated skills in general maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of maintenance problems.
Ability to complete associated paperwork with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Highly motivated with good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Ability to wear a respirator and any other required personal protective equipment.
Post-offer background check required.
Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required.
Willingness to be on call after normal work hours.

Nice To Haves

Trades licenses/certifications; NM boiler operator (BO I/ II), EPA Universal certification, electrical, plumbing licenses, HVAC-R will be considered a plus for this position.

Responsibilities

Planning, scheduling and servicing the facility, utility systems operations and maintenance activities.
Servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial/industrial (HVAC) air handling equipment.
Servicing and repairing commercial refrigeration equipment.
Performing architectural work; renovations, painting, carpentry, building repairs and preventive maintenance to building structures.
Supervising Maintenance Workers in the performance of their daily activities.