What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Maintenance Technician (DOH/NMVH #34073) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico State Veterans¿ Home is located on sixteen picturesque acres in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. It provides long-term and skilled nursing services for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, or parents of veterans killed in combat action. The facility has 131 nursing home, skilled-nursing living beds. Services for residents are provided 24/7, focusing on maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under a personalized plan of care developed by licensed health professionals.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to maintain and preserve an 80-year-old facility, along with a recently constructed facility, and all other accompanying buildings, in good repair while ensuring the facility and buildings are safe and in compliance. Additional duties would include repair plaster, drywall, paint, repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, replace air filters and other parts of building structures under the supervision of a Maintenance and Repair Worker-O and the Maintenance and Repair Worker Supervisor.
How does it get done?
Proper Maintenance and Operation of Equipment. Perform an inspection and replacement of air filters, this includes regular inspecting air filters in all buildings on the campus. Replace them as needed to ensure proper air flow and system efficiency. Perform the required inspection on the air filters that are either weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Perform repairs, installations and preventative maintenance/inspections on all operational equipment and environmental systems. Employee shall be responsible for ensuring facility buildings are safely and efficiently maintained and repaired. Proper operation of heating, cooling and environmental systems. Maintain a working stock of material used daily. Perform daily assigned rounds and inspections. Frequently referencing blueprints, manuals, and parts catalogs. Facility vehicle inspections and PM program. Records data from inspections and preventative maintenance rounds. Submits data and information for purchase requests. Estimates for capital equipment and facility tasks / projects. Installs, maintains, and repairs motor controls and operators. Complete assigned work orders and requests
Who are the customers?
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Ideal Candidate
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) months of experience in general buildings and grounds maintenance, custodial duties, construction, or appliance repair. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Occasional travel for training and meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.
Working Conditions
Work may be performed both indoor and outdoor in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT). Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead. Exposure to hazards such as boilers, dust, high noise levels, fumes and rodents. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training and meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. On call during inclement weather. Can lift up to 35 lbs., Can lift and carry up to 51 lbs., Have the manual dexterity and mobility to climb ladders, scaffolds, antennas, and rooftops. Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected), Must wear personal protective equipment as required (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses) and respirators when required. Perform work at various heights, up to 90 'from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas. Work in restrictive/tight areas. (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, ceilings, etc.). Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia, (575) 894-4234, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
The New Mexico State Veterans¿ Home is located on sixteen picturesque acres in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. It provides long-term and skilled nursing services for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, or parents of veterans killed in combat action. The facility has 131 nursing home, skilled-nursing living beds. Services for residents are provided 24/7, focusing on maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under a personalized plan of care developed by licensed health professionals.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to maintain and preserve an 80-year-old facility, along with a recently constructed facility, and all other accompanying buildings, in good repair while ensuring the facility and buildings are safe and in compliance. Additional duties would include repair plaster, drywall, paint, repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, replace air filters and other parts of building structures under the supervision of a Maintenance and Repair Worker-O and the Maintenance and Repair Worker Supervisor.
How does it get done?
Proper Maintenance and Operation of Equipment. Perform an inspection and replacement of air filters, this includes regular inspecting air filters in all buildings on the campus. Replace them as needed to ensure proper air flow and system efficiency. Perform the required inspection on the air filters that are either weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Perform repairs, installations and preventative maintenance/inspections on all operational equipment and environmental systems. Employee shall be responsible for ensuring facility buildings are safely and efficiently maintained and repaired. Proper operation of heating, cooling and environmental systems. Maintain a working stock of material used daily. Perform daily assigned rounds and inspections. Frequently referencing blueprints, manuals, and parts catalogs. Facility vehicle inspections and PM program. Records data from inspections and preventative maintenance rounds. Submits data and information for purchase requests. Estimates for capital equipment and facility tasks / projects. Installs, maintains, and repairs motor controls and operators. Complete assigned work orders and requests
Who are the customers?
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Ideal Candidate
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) months of experience in general buildings and grounds maintenance, custodial duties, construction, or appliance repair. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Occasional travel for training and meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.
Working Conditions
Work may be performed both indoor and outdoor in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT). Walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending pushing, pulling, lifting, and stretching for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead. Exposure to hazards such as boilers, dust, high noise levels, fumes and rodents. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Occasional travel for training and meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on-call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. On call during inclement weather. Can lift up to 35 lbs., Can lift and carry up to 51 lbs., Have the manual dexterity and mobility to climb ladders, scaffolds, antennas, and rooftops. Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected), Must wear personal protective equipment as required (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses) and respirators when required. Perform work at various heights, up to 90 'from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas. Work in restrictive/tight areas. (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, ceilings, etc.). Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources Office
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia, (575) 894-4234, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.