Facilities Maintenance Technician - Taos

This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work on District properties and facilities. Positions at his level exercise judgement and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Diagnoses problems and makes repairs or replaces worn or defective equipment parts; performs construction and remodeling work on District buildings, premises, and properties.
• Performs preventative maintenance on environmental systems; replaces or cleans filters; performs routine maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; cleans and/or repairs vents and ducts; maintains and/or replaces thermostats.
• Repairs and maintains building fixtures, furniture, electrical, and plumbing systems; diagnoses failures in equipment and initiates necessary repairs; repairs and maintains toilets, sinks, water fountains, and drainage pipes; replaces or repairs electrical switches, fixtures, and related systems; replaces parts in motorized or electrical machinery; replaces or installs doors, locks, windows, and related hardware.
• Ensures all building safety features are operational; inspects fire extinguishers as scheduled; checks alarms and/or sprinkler systems; assists in maintaining building security system and procedures; checks for and reports signs of vandalism, theft, or break-ins.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of establishment; maintains grounds and landscaping at various District facilities including shelters and bus stops; coordinates bus stop maintenance and grooming, assesses needs and priorities, maintains bus shelters, signage, and trash receptacles; picks up trash at shelters; ensures shelter areas are free of weeds and trash.
• Performs snowplowing of parking lots and bus pull outs as needed; shovels snow from sidewalks and shelters as needed.
• Performs routine administrative duties; periodically inventories maintenance supplies and equipment and investigates new and improved maintenance processes; assists in establishing repair priorities.
• Performs general record keeping; records completed maintenance tasks on work orders; uses a computer terminal for data entry, inquiries, and modification; safely operates all electrical and air powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical tools, snow removal equipment and/or other equipment as assigned; handles hazardous materials safely; conforms to all safety regulations and practices.
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles and buses to and from repair facilities when repairs and servicing is required; washes fleet vehicles and details interiors of fleet vehicles as required; provides routine maintenance such as bulb replacements and graffiti removal as needed; performs light maintenance and repairs on vehicles; assists with modifying buses by welding and fabricating bike racks, ski racks, and other features.
  • Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Education and Experience: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of responsible facilities maintenance, skilled trades, construction, and/or related experience. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Salary : $22 - $31