Temporary Facilities Technician

Department Contact: Luis Vasquez, luisva@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: We are excited for you to join our team!

This is a temporary appointment with a pre-determined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Position may average up to 29 hours per week.

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary Facilities Technician

College/Division: Auxiliary Services

Department: 530300-AUXILIARY ADMINISTRATION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 Maximum

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Up to 29 hours per week: M-F, 8-5, with occasional nights and weekends worked.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: At the direction of the Auxiliary Facility Maintenance Supervisor, triage work order request and perform routine maintenance actions such as changing lightbulbs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Required Education:None; Required Experience:One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
This is a temporary appointment with a pre-determined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Position may average up to 29 hours per week.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.