Facilities Technician

1050 Stewart Street, Las Cruces NM

Description

Facilities Technician Req #: 2200682S Physical Science Laboratory 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. 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, contactors 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: Must be a U.S. Citizen This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workforce requirements The NMSU system requires all employees to upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request an exemption via now.nmsu.edu/medproctor within seven (7) business days of start date. NMSU’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is subject to change in order to comply with state and federal mandates and in accordance with the recommendations of public health experts. For more information or to apply please use website link: NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer