Location: Los Alamos,NM, USA
Visa sponsorship is not available
SUMMARY
Under general supervision to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and structures including buildings, parking areas, indoor and outdoor playground facilities, and other school properties; to operate a variety of equipment and tools; to perform a variety of tasks relative to an assigned area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
* Operate heavy equipment or other machines to perform maintenance, construction and repair duties including but not limited to trenchers, jack hammers, backhoes, asphalt spreaders, or related equipment.
* Perform a variety of painting duties; prepare and finish surfaces, walls and equipment; mix and apply paint and other surface coverings.
* Perform minor and routine electrical duties; inspect and replace bulbs, ballasts, circuit breakers and related components; install wiring; test systems; refer complex work to higher level electrical staff.
* Perform a variety of plumbing duties; cut and thread pipes; maintain plumbing installations; install bathroom fixtures and water heaters; clean and drain water and sewer systems.
* Perform rough and finished carpentry work to install, replace, or repair doors, walls, signs, desks, benches, shelves and tables.
* Perform roofing duties; scrape and remove roofing material; install and repair roof insulation and decking; install and repair flashing, gutters and downspouts.
* Perform welding and brazing duties on facilities and equipment; utilize a variety of welding tools and materials.
* Install and maintain indoor and outdoor playground equipment; fabricate parts as necessary.
* Pour cement and lay asphalt in the upgrade and repair of school grounds, parking areas and other structures as required.
* Maintain and repair irrigation sprinklers, sprinkler lines and other landscape watering systems.
* Read and interpret wiring diagrams and other technical documentation as required.
* Clean and maintain project area upon completion of work.
* Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
* Operations, services and activities of a general maintenance program.
* Basic principles, procedures, and methods used in the maintenance and repair of an assigned trade area including roofing, carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical.
* Operational characteristics of general maintenance hand and power tools.
* Shop mathematical principles.
* General construction and maintenance materials.
* Methods and techniques of operating motorized construction and maintenance equipment and materials.
* Methods and techniques of performing routine maintenance in assigned areas.
* Occupational hazards and safe work practices.
Ability to:
* Learn principles and methods used within a skilled trade area including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, or other related field.
* Learn to read and interpret maps, blueprints, diagrams and sketches.
* Learn to install, maintain and repair locks.
* Perform heavy manual labor.
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in a skilled trades maintenance area.
Experience: Two years maintenance program experience including but not limited to carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical maintenance.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain any appropriate, valid certification as deemed necessary and appropriate by the State of New Mexico or School District.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Indoor, shop and outdoor environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, smoke, gases and chemicals; work in confined spaces and inclement weather.
Mobility: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, or standing for long periods of time; moderate or heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read and comprehend directions, wiring diagrams and other maintenance documentation.
Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents may travel from site to site.
$19.14 Starting Hourly Rate
1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week
249 work contract days- July 1 to June 30
9 paid Holidays