Maintenance Worker

Management and Training Corporation • Chaparral, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings at the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico. The role assists with technical trades including plumbing, electrical work, painting, and carpentry, in compliance with MTC policies and applicable directives. The worker also supports the safe and secure operation of the facility and helps individuals in custody prepare for success upon release.

The position includes routine maintenance, repairs, preventative checks, emergency on-call support, and coordination of inmates assigned to assist the maintenance department. Other duties within the employee’s scope of work may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, which may be on-the-job and/or hands-on, and general knowledge of repair and/or maintenance.
• Three years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license in New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair structures, electrical systems, heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, and drainage systems; request assistance when repairs cannot be completed onsite.
• Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets, and fuses as directed.
• Perform minor construction and repair structural woodwork.
• Install security locks and cameras.
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures and seals.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing, including painting, as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on buildings and equipment.
• Perform routinely scheduled checks of air-conditioning systems.
• Provide on-call support during emergencies involving equipment malfunctions.
• Clean, transport, and move equipment as needed.
• Coordinate the work of inmates assigned to assist the maintenance department.
• Monitor tool inventory.
• Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties within the scope of work as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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