General Maintenance Technician

Date:           

February 23, 2026

Position:

General Maintenance Technician Non-exempt

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge in grounds and/or plumbing, mechanical, electrical, contracting
• Knowledge of the district
• Knowledge of buildings and utilities
• Apprenticeship ability in maintenance
• Ability to prioritize projects and respond to emergencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work with changing priorities, regulations and deadlines
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and to recommend necessary action
• Effective staff and public relations skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective skills in planning and organization
• Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

To use various maintenance skills to maintain the grounds and facilities of the district.

• Maintain grounds of the district, including playing fields
• Assist with rodent control
• Maintain health of trees and landscaping around the school and district sites
• Be on call when emergencies arise
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance measures on mowers and grounds equipment
• Strive to create a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm among fellow workers
• Demonstrates a willingness to assist other maintenance and custodial personnel in various trades when needed
• Attend regular Safety training
• Train the custodians for minor maintenance, i.e., of mowers and other grounds equipment
• Order fertilizer, seeds, and equipment as needed to maintain the grounds for the district and for the custodians at each site
• Assists with snow removal as needed
• Represents the district professionally in all dealings with the maintenance team and the building custodians
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations

Physical Requirments:

* Flexibility:

o Bending or twisting at the neck is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

o Bending or twisting at the trunk is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

o Reaching above the head is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

o Reaching forward is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

o Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time.

* Use Of Arms & Hands:

o Manual dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

o Finger dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

* Lifting 10 - 25 Pounds: o Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

o Lifting above the shoulders is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

o Lifting above the waist is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

o Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement 90% of the time.

* Lifting 26 - 50 Pounds: o Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 50% of the  time.

o Lifting items above the shoulders is an occasional but essential requirement. Page 2 of 3 o Lifting items above the waist is a frequent requirement.

o Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement.

* Lifting 50 - 75 Pounds:

o Lifting over 50 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement.

* Pushing & Pulling:

o Pushing and pulling 75 pounds an occasional requirement up to 10% of the time.

o Pushing and pulling 50 - 75 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 20% of the time.

o Pushing and pulling 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time.

* Carrying Tasks:

o Carrying of items that weigh between 25 - 50 pounds is a daily requirement.

* Use Of Protective Equipment:

o Protective equipment may be required as necessary for eye, ear, hands, head, feet, and face protection.

o Protective lenses, earplugs/muffs, gloves, hardhat, boots, face shield, etc..

Contract Period:

2026-2027 School Year

Start Date:

Salary:

Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule based on experience.

Application Process:

Application available online at https://ruidoso.schoolspring.com/

For more information, contact:

Gordon King, Director of Facilities & Operations

kingg@ruidososchools.org

301 Gavilan Canyon Road

Ruidoso, NM  88345

(575) 257-5919 

~Or~

Human Resources 

hr@ruidososchools.org      

200 Horton Circle

Ruidoso, NM  88345

(575) 630-7000

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Selection Process:       

Selected applicants will be interviewed following an initial screening of the application.