We are seeking an analytical Maintenance Technician - Facilities to join our growing team at Lea County in Lovington, NM.
Growing your career as a Full Time Maintenance Technician - Facilities is an exceptional opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, innovation and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Maintenance Technician - Facilities at Lea County today!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Performs preventive maintenance as well as repair of machinery, plumbing, physical structure and electrical wiring and fixtures of County buildings and facilities in accordance with blueprints, manuals and building codes, using hand tools and carpenter, electrician and plumber tools. Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defects. Dismantles machines or equipment to gain access to defective parts and repairs them using hand tools. Installs and replaces glass for doors and windows, makes forms for concrete, installs shelves, replaces wall paneling. Repairs and paints buildings, facilities and equipment as required. Operates saws, jointers, planes, drills, sanders and other power and hand tools as needed. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and other plumbing and sewage equipment and opens clogged drains using plunger and plumber tools. Repairs toilets and sinks, replaces leaking pipes and washers. Installs electrical equipment and repairs and replaces wiring and fixtures. Tends furnace, air conditioner and boiler to provide heat, cool air and hot water. Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment. Mows lawns, trims shrubbery and cultivates flowers using hand tools and power tools, etc. Moves materials, cleans work areas and assists skilled contract workers. Operates some heavy equipment, i.e., loaders, sweepers, tractor mowers, dump truck, pickup truck, as needed. Tolerance of extended hours on mowing equipment over rough terrain required. Depending upon assignment, may also: Prepare facilities -- including buildings, rodeo arena, grounds, etc. -- for various events; supervise or perform clean-up after events also. Open and secure facilities before and after events. Act as a consultant to tenants providing expertise regarding facility technical capabilities for the particular presentation. Assist in the set-up, tear-down and repair of stage, tables, chairs, seats, portable risers, telescoping risers, and related equipment. Maintain grounds in peak condition year-round. OTHER DUTIES: May service and repair motors and other machinery or parts thereof. May weld, cut and solder as needed within safety guidelines and individual expertise. May be required to repair plaster, lay brick, lay tile, excavate and erect forms for platforms, and pour and finish concrete. May perform custodial functions as needed. May be required to supervise detention work-release crews, community service workers, and volunteers. Irregular hours, evenings or weekends, 24-hour on-call availability, telephone for 24-hour use and overtime are required. The duties of the Facilities Maintenance Technician are not limited to those set forth above. The employee will perform such functions, duties or assignments as given by a supervisor, consistent with ability, background and expertise. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Training or education in electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and construction preferred. Experience: One to three years in one or more of the above areas preferred. Complex facility maintenance experience preferred. Supervisory experience helpful. Certifications, Skills and Licenses: Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English. Valid New Mexico driver's license Computer literacy in order to maintain activity logs, order supplies on-line, and perform other operations Current CDL preferred; may be acquired after hire. Contractor's, plumbing, electrical licensing preferred. Benefits of working as a Maintenance Technician - Facilities in Lovington, NM:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Room for Advancement
? Competitive salary
