Maintenance Technician - Facilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs preventive maintenance as well as repair of machinery, plumbing, physical structure and electrical wiring and fixtures of County buildings and facilities in accordance with blueprints, manuals and building codes, using hand tools and carpenter, electrician and plumber tools.
• Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects.
• Dismantles machines or equipment to gain access to defective parts and repairs them using hand tools.
• Installs and replaces glass for doors and windows, makes forms for concrete, installs shelves, replaces wall paneling.
• Repairs and paints buildings, facilities and equipment as required. Operates saws, jointers, planes, drills, sanders and other power and hand tools as needed.
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and other plumbing and sewage equipment and opens clogged drains using plunger and plumber tools. Repairs toilets and sinks, replaces leaking pipes and washers.
• Installs electrical equipment and repairs and replaces wiring and fixtures.
• Tends furnace, air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• Mows lawns, trims shrubbery and cultivates flowers using hand tools and power tools, etc.
• Moves materials, cleans work areas and assists skilled contract workers.
• Operates some heavy equipment, i.e., loaders, sweepers, tractor mowers, dump truck, pickup truck, as needed. Tolerance of extended hours on mowing equipment over rough terrain required.
• Depending upon assignment, may also:
• Prepare facilities -- including buildings, rodeo arena, grounds, etc. -- for various events; supervise or perform clean-up after events also.
• Open and secure facilities before and after events.
• Act as a consultant to tenants providing expertise regarding facility technical capabilities for the particular presentation.
• Assist in the set-up, tear-down and repair of stage, tables, chairs, seats, portable risers, telescoping risers, and related equipment.
• Maintain grounds in peak condition year-round.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May service and repair motors and other machinery or parts thereof.
• May weld, cut and solder as needed within safety guidelines and individual expertise.
• May be required to repair plaster, lay brick, lay tile, excavate and erect forms for platforms, and pour and finish concrete.
• May perform custodial functions as needed.
• May be required to supervise detention work-release crews, community service workers, and volunteers.
• Irregular hours, evenings or weekends, 24-hour on-call availability, telephone for 24-hour use and overtime are required.
• The duties of the Facilities Maintenance Technician are not limited to those set forth above. The employee will perform such functions, duties or assignments as given by a supervisor, consistent with ability, background and expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Training or education in electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and construction preferred.

Experience:

• One to three years in one or more of the above areas preferred.
• Complex facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience helpful.

Certifications, Skills and Licenses:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license
• Computer literacy in order to maintain activity logs, order supplies on-line, and perform other operations
• Current CDL preferred; may be acquired after hire.
• Contractor's, plumbing, electrical licensing preferred.

Physical Functions/Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative and not necessarily exhaustive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to four hours at one time and eight hours total per day, with intermittent opportunities to sit.
• Ability to sit for up to four hours at one time and eight hours total per day, with intermittent walking and standing.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, climb, crawl or remain in prone position as needed to perform essential duties. Such activities are periodic, not repetitive.
• Ability to bend and twist/rotate at the waist as needed to perform essential duties. This bending is intermittent and not repetitive.
• Ability to work with arms bent or extended for up to four hours at one time and eight hours total per day.
• Ability to push and pull with arms up to 30 lbs. of force frequently. Ability to push and pull with arms with force up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis when performing heavier labor.
• Ability to twist and rotate arms as needed to perform essential duties.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. from ground to waist level frequently and from ground to eye level or overhead less frequently. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to an estimated 50 pounds around buildings or grounds. Dolly may be used to assist in lifting or transporting heavy items.
• Ability to balance on a ladder, catwalk or scaffolding, or while climbing stairs.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects such as tools, levers, switches, steering wheels and other implements used in performance of essential duties.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with automatic transmission frequently and other vehicles with foot controls occasionally.

Mental Functions/Requirements:

• Must be able to understand and follow oral directions and instructions.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written directions and instructions.
• Must be able to read such items as operations manuals, instructions, safety regulations, warning labels, diagrams, and possibly blueprints.
• Must be able to write reports and similar documents on a limited basis, using proper format and grammar.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow safety rules and instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Must demonstrate ability to use basic mathematic skills as needed to perform essential duties.
• Must be able to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures. Must understand kinds of angles and properties of pairs and angles as needed to perform essential duties.
• Must be able to read accurately all gauges on equipment and make correct judgments in operation of equipment.
• Must be able to accurately estimate distances while using tools and equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations.

Other:

• Ability to perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions.
• No history or pattern of reckless driving, DWI or irresponsible driving in last five years.
• No history of felony or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude, violence, distribution of controlled substance or dishonesty.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative but not necessarily exhaustive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Performs work both indoors and outdoors.
• Temperature extremes depend upon weather conditions and whether employee is working outside.
• Employee may be exposed to noise while operating power tools or motorized equipment and during events. In addition, employee may be exposed to vibration of body while operating the above-listed equipment.
• Performs work on carpeted or tiled floor, asphalt, concrete and natural ground surfaces. This surface may be dry, wet, slippery or contaminated by chemicals and/or body fluids. In addition, employee may work on stairs, ladders, catwalks or scaffolding and inclines or ramps.
• Employee may be exposed to paint, gas and petroleum products fumes. In addition, employee may be exposed to dusts, pollens, grass, weeds, etc. and mists, human and animal odors.
• Work may be conducted during daylight hours, or during non-daylight hours in relation to scheduled events. Employee may be subject to call-out at any time on a rotating schedule.
• Performs work alone with and without direction. At times, may work with other people in a select group, or as part of a large group.
• Employee may be exposed to various chemicals. In addition, employee is exposed to hazards of operating vehicles, equipment and power tools. May be exposed to hazardous situations such as heavy equipment, electrical equipment or live animals during events.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Interview.
• Background check.
• General employment background check.
• Driving record check.
• Alcohol/drug screen possible; positive results are disqualifying.
• Physical and back x-ray in compliance with essential duties and physical/mental requirements.
• Job-related skills tests may be given.