Facilities Tech

Classification Summary

Physical Science Laboratory is looking for a Facilities Technician to join our team. Performs a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. May be required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as a light equipment operator, carpenter, painter, and/or locksmith.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors, maintains, and performs 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. Monitors performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; performs 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. Performs 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; assists licensed plumbers, as appropriate. Performs carpentry maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window, roof, cabinet and countertop replacement, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation; paints interior and exterior finishes, as appropriate. May assist in maintaining water treatment and storage system. May perform general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal tasks. May repair kitchen equipment. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Documents facilities maintenance requirements; maintains appropriate records of work performed. Performs snow removal, as required. Provides support to custodial duties as needed. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Installation and maintenance repairs. Assists plumber and electrician with maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Performs carpentry maintenance jobs such as interior and exterior painting, texturing, window and door installations and repairs of cabinets and furniture. Assist with replacing of lights, fixtures, switches, outlets, photo cells, tubes, contractors and motor control knowledge. Erection of new walls and demolition of walls, tape texture and paint. Roofing repair and maintenance. Monitor ventilation of heating and cooling systems. Will repair or replace parts as needed. Will assist with the installation on water coolers. Knowledge of one or more building trades. License or certificates preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:

A valid Driver's license is a requirement for the job.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workforce requirements.

This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

For more information or to apply please use website link: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/498128

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person