Maintenance Technician I - Adult Detention Center

County of San Juan•Adult Detention Center, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, repairs and maintains all San Juan County Adult Detention buildings. This includes replacing defective electrical switches and other fixtures, repairing plumbing fixtures, painting, making repairs of woodwork and/or flooring, landscaping, construction, welding and fabricating, and concrete work. The role also involves inspecting mechanical equipment for defects and making necessary repairs, as well as performing routine building inspections for preventative maintenance. The position requires the use of the County's electronic ERP system.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in building maintenance
Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains structures and equipment at County facilities; makes minor repairs independently and works as a crew member on larger projects; identifies building problems and appropriate method of repair.
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including the repair and replacement of plumbing, fixtures, painting, repairs woodwork and flooring, construction, welding and fabricating and concrete work.
Participate in remodeling and small construction projects; works from plans and blueprints and from verbal instructions; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools.
Inspects mechanical equipment for defects and make necessary repairs.
Assists grounds crew in keeping the building and grounds clean and in repair; keeps grounds clean; repairs and adjusts grounds maintenance equipment, including weed whackers, lawn mowers and other motorized tools.
Performs some custodial duties as assigned.
Performs routine building and grounds inspections for preventative maintenance.
Performs routine maintenance on motors, electrical problems, carpentry, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, boilers and other related mechanical equipment.
Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including but not limited to: backhoe, water truck, bobcat and forklift.
Works in support of McGee Park functions, which includes setting up, tearing down and cleaning up for and after events, working arenas and some janitorial functions.
May be required to supervise community service and inmate labor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.