General Maintenance Worker

The General Maintenance Worker shall report to the Associate Vice President of Operations and Special Projects. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists tradesmen in making necessary maintenance and repairs to campus buildings, facilities, and equipment. Trouble shoot, repair and install Access Control system components and or security cameras. Electrical and associated work

• assists in troubleshooting and performing minor electrical equipment assembly and repairs such as replacing light bulbs and ballast, hanging of Christmas lights, repairing or installing electrical outlets, installing or repairing circuits, CATV equipment and wiring. Mechanical/Plumbing and associated work
• assists in troubleshooting and performing minor plumbing and HVAC repair such as replacing pumps seals, belts, filters, and couplers in bearing assemblies; clearing sewer lines; and repair or installation of toilets, sinks, faucets, fountains, and other fixtures. Carpentry and associated work
• assists in performing a variety of carpentry related repair and maintenance such as painting and furniture finishing/refinishing, general construction/carpentry work including hanging drywall, building partitions and frames, installation of doors and windows, forming and pouring of cement.

Additional duties may be required of certain positions such as performing locksmith duties, maintaining and/or developing campus drawings (CAD) including changes to existing facilities; moves furniture and equipment; assembles prefabricated furniture; moves and sets up classrooms and meeting rooms for special events/other; performs minor welding in the maintenance and repair of equipment/fixtures/other; maintains central plant, mechanical rooms, tunnels and keeps them clean and in an orderly manner. Maintains various hand and power tools to ensure their safe and efficient operation by inspecting the equipment daily and weekly; by replacing worn parts; by sharpening blades and edges of hand and power tools; by repairing or arranging for the repair of damaged or broken equipment. Inspects and performs preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, and facilities as needed. May serve on various campus committees as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College. High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year of experience in general maintenance work OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Forklift operator's license. Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas driver's license. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.