Salary: $18.74 - $22.84 Hourly Location : Hobbs, NM Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-00043 Department: Maintenance Department Opening Date: 07/05/2024 Description 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVACR systems and repairs.
- Knowledge of general construction, carpentry, and welding practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of painting practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of preventive and general maintenance.
- Knowledge of power and hand tools and heavy equipment operations.
- Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining HVACR, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Skill in painting, staining, and varnishing buildings and furniture.
- Skill in operating power and hand tools and heavy equipment.
- Skill in reading blueprints and schematics.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
- Ability to maintain and repair hand and power tools sufficient to ensure their availability and safe operation for projects.
- Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity.
- Positions may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds, work on heights of 6 feet, and drive a forklift, man lift, trencher, truck, or other equipment.
Additional Qualifications 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. Additional Information This is a twelve-month, non-exempt position. Standard benefits apply. The full pay range for this position is $18.74 to 27.30. To apply, submit an NMJC application online at and attach a letter of interest, resume, three references, and unofficial transcripts conferring your degree (official transcripts are required before employment). Insurance Insurance for New Mexico Junior College is offered through the High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.
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- Life insurance is offered through