Skilled Trades Technician - Mechanical Services

About New Mexico Military Institute: The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides a comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a distinctive curriculum emphasizing immersive, intensive, hands-on learning in a structured environment.

Position Under direct supervision, the Skilled Trades Technician - Mechanical Services evaluates, repairs, and maintains the New Mexico Military Institute’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This is a non-exempt, 12-months, full-time position with a pay rate of $19.31 per hour, that does not normally exceed 40 hours a week. This amounts roughly to $40,163.00 annually. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

· Evaluate, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

· Receive and respond to Work Orders for mechanical or maintenance issues on campus.

· Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance.

· Create work orders for observed deficiencies utilizing CMMS.

· Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.

· Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

· Must possess knowledge of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and predictive maintenance methods and programs.

· Must know about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.

· Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, on ladders, aerial lifts, and rooftops.

· Must know about treating and testing water cooling towers and heat and chill water systems.

· Must be a team player willing to work with other personnel as needed to complete tasks.

Qualifications:

Required:

· High school diploma, or equivalent.

· Possess a valid state driver’s license.

· Three years of building maintenance experience.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Bilingual.

Why Should You Apply?

· Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico; NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.

· Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team.

· Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets.

· Paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

· Development opportunities.

How to Apply: Send your application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $19.31 per hour

Benefits:

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

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,163