Steamfitter New Mexico State University - 4.3 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $16.83 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Preventative hardware maintenance Heavy lifting System troubleshooting Mechanical boiler troubleshooting Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level High school diploma or GED 1 year Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Mechanical troubleshooting Facilities equipment maintenance Full Job Description 503965 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Sep 11 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026,

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Join our team! Maintain and repair campus steam distribution systems and operate high/low pressure boilers. Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Requires NM Journeyman Pipe Fitter (JFP) License or ability to obtain License within year from date of hire.

Position Details Position Title:

Steamfitter College/Division:

Facilities and Services Department:

500770-FS

MECHANICAL

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and repair steam distribution system and related equipment; performs steam distribution system maintenance activities; operates and maintains high/low pressure steam boilers, related controls and safety devices; performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Licensing Requirement:

(JFP) - New Mexico Journeyman Pipe Fitter License or ability to obtain Journeyman Pipefitter License within a year from date of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort:

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

Lifting Requirements:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk:

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.