Physical Plant, Facilities Technician

Physical Plant, Facilities Technician

Salary

$15.25 Hourly

Location

ENMU - Roswell, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00123

Department

ENMU-Roswell

Opening Date

08/17/2026

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Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The Physical Plant-Facilities Technician works under the direct supervision of the Physical Plant Foreman and provides support to other maintenance personnel as needed. This position is responsible for general, routine, and preventative maintenance tasks. The technician plays a key role in maintaining the operational functionality, safety, and cleanliness of the facility or campus. Responsibilities include hands-on support for a wide range of facility-related services such as routine maintenance, repairs, logistics, and general support tasks. The technician helps ensure that building systems and work environments remain functional, safe, and compliant with applicable standards-thereby supporting staff productivity and operational continuity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on facility equipment and building systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, plumbing).
• Provide logistical support for facility operations, including moving furniture, setting up rooms for events, and handling deliveries.
• Conduct seasonal maintenance such as snow removal, salting, and leaf cleanup.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, repairing irrigation systems, and performing basic landscaping tasks.
• Respond promptly to service requests and resolve issues efficiently and safely.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies such as light bulbs, batteries, and cleaning materials.
• Support safety and compliance efforts by identifying hazards and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
• Assist with emergency response protocols, including power outages, water leaks, and building evacuations.
• Cleaning and debris removal.
• Transport materials, tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or complete the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (paid for by the employer).
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and be willing to complete a pre-employment physical examination (paid for by the employer).

Preferred:

• One year of experience in maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors, coworkers, and facility users.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Dependable and capable of completing work accurately and efficiently.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed during regular business hours, with occasional evening or weekend shifts to meet deadlines or respond to emergencies.
• The role involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Employees may frequently encounter hot or cold temperatures, wet or humid environments, and moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise levels should be expected.
• The position requires regular lifting and moving of items up to 10 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of over 100 pounds.
• Physical stamina is essential, including the ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform manual tasks for extended periods.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required document to your electronic application:

Required Document:

Letter of Interest

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support - non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.

Faculty Paid Time Off

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

Support Paid Time Off

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.

For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.

Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu