Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for maintaining and improving facilities? Do you enjoy tackling a variety of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and HVAC systems? Join the University of New Mexico Facilities Maintenance Department as a Facilities Services Tech and become an essential part of maintaining our campus facilities infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in a dynamic and vital role!

As a Facilities Services Tech, you will take on a wide range of non-technical maintenance responsibilities in supporting Tradesmen on Preventive and Corrective work across various building systems, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for everyone in our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Systems: Perform standard repairs to building electrical facilities, such as fixtures, switches, outlets, and photo cells. Assists licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Heating & Cooling Systems: Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, including cleaning fan coil units and adjusting system controls to ensure optimal performance. Assists licensed HVAC technicians with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Plumbing: Handle non-technical plumbing tasks such as repairing leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, installing water coolers, and assisting with other plumbing needs. Assists licensed plumbers with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Carpentry & Painting: Perform routine carpentry tasks, including sheetrock installation, window replacement, cabinet repairs, and painting interior and exterior finishes.
• General Maintenance: Assist with trash removal, snow removal, kitchen equipment repairs, and other maintenance duties as needed.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and any issues encountered during work.
• Safety First: Follow established safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment while performing all tasks.

Why Join Us? Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits, including:

1. Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance.
4. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.
5. Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities.
7. Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico.

These benefits highlight UNM’s commitment to supporting its staff members both personally and professionally, creating a rewarding and supportive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that keeps our campus operational and thriving. From electrical systems to plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC, you will have a direct impact on the safety, efficiency, and overall functionality of the campus. Whether you're a seasoned technician or just starting your career, your work will be vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the university's facilities.

If you're a motivated and skilled individual ready to take on a hands-on role in facilities maintenance, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us keep the University of New Mexico's campus safe, efficient, and welcoming!

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.

• Ability to monitor, maintain, and perform standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, such as tubes, fixtures, switches, photo cells, and outlets; assists licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Ability to monitor performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; perform standard repair/replacement of components, as appropriate, and non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning of heating and cooling fan coil units and adjustment of system controls.
• Ability to monitor and perform non-technical maintenance of plumbing systems, to include standard repair of leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, installing water coolers, and/or performing non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; ability to assist licensed plumbers, as appropriate.
• Ability to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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.