Join Our Dynamic Team and Keep Our Campus Running Smoothly!

Are you a jack-of-all-trades with a knack for fixing things? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges? If so, we want YOU to be our next Facilities Services Tech for Facilities Maintenance Area 2!
As a Facilities Services Tech, you'll be our go-to person for keeping everything in top-notch condition. From fixing electrical fixtures to maintaining heating and cooling systems, your skills will ensure our facilities are always running smoothly. Your role will be diverse, exciting, and never dull – you'll even get to dabble in carpentry, painting, and locksmithing!

What You'll Be Doing

Electrical Maintenance: Repair building electrical systems including tubes, fixtures, switches, photocells, and outlets. Assist our licensed electricians with non-technical repairs.
HVAC Systems: Monitor and perform standard repairs on heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Clean fan coil units and adjust system controls to keep things comfy.
Plumbing Repairs: Fix leaking fixtures, clean waste lines, install water coolers, and assist our licensed plumbers with non-technical tasks.
Carpentry & Painting: Perform tasks like drywall installation, window replacement, cabinet/countertop replacement, painting, and texturing.
General Maintenance: Help with everything from custodial duties and trash removal to kitchen equipment repairs.
Safety & Documentation: Ensure proper care of equipment and supplies, promote workplace safety, and keep detailed records of work performed.

What You Need to Succeed

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience. Completed degree from an accredited institution can substitute for experience.
Skills: Proficiency with computers (Windows environment), records maintenance, ability to follow instructions, use of hand and power tools, and knowledge of building trades.

Why You'll Love Working Here
Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including:

Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (~168 hours per year), sick leave (~96 hours per year), and 14 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, including tuition remission for both employees and their dependents.
Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.
Diverse Role: No two days are the same, offering variety and excitement.
Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive team and skilled tradespeople.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to the smooth operation of our campus, making a real difference every day.

These benefits underscore UNM's commitment to supporting its staff members both personally and professionally, fostering a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Ready to Join Us?
Apply now and bring your multi-talented skills to our team. Become our Facilities Services Tech and play a vital role in maintaining our dynamic and ever-evolving campus environment!

To learn more about our department visit: https://fm.unm.edu/services/index.html

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Technical Skills and certifications: Advanced knowledge and/or certification in one or more building trades such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Following oral or written work order procedural instructions repairing small or large equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of safety procedures to follow while using hand and power tools.
• Adept in use of personal touch screen mobile device (Ipad).
• Experience working in the medical environment

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.