Maintenance Technician - No Experience Required - Taos County, NM

Human Resources

105 Albright Street, Suite J Taos, New Mexico 87571

Telephone: (575) 737-6313 Facsimile: (575) 737-3891

www.taoscounty.org/jobs

Email applications to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov

Employment Opportunity

Internal/External

Open Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician SALARY: $18.76

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management Department POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt UNION ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

I. Position Function Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities Management Director and/or the Facilities Management Supervisor the Maintenance Technician performs routine preventive, general maintenance and repair on buildings, recreational facilities, parks, systems and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, grounds, carpentry, locksmith and custodial. The position involves the operation and use of various light motorized and electrical tools and equipment as well as non-motorized and non-electrical tools and equipment used in all types of construction, maintenance, landscaping and custodial work. Ensures buildings and grounds are safe and free from trash and debris.

Department Job Assignments: This Job Description is intended to be somewhat general in nature with respect to the job family, and as such it does not detail all duties of a particular job assignment. Additional duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities may be assigned to an employee in this position depending on the Department Job Assignment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee, and an employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties reasonably requested by their supervisor. Taos County reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this Job Description may be updated accordingly. This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Maintenance Services:

• Properly diagnoses and performs daily minor and routine maintenance/repair which may include but not be limited to the following:

• Electrical and plumbing Gas fixtures and appliances

(including water lines) (where applicable)

• A/C and heating systems Doors, cabinets, windows

• Appliances Walls

• Water irrigation systems Boiler/water heaters, gas and electric

• Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings Door locks

• Tile, carpet, flooring Controlled access systems

• Roofing, gutters, fasteners (where applicable)

• Interior/exterior lights Ceiling leaks

• Effectively performs general building maintenance and custodial duties.

• Suitably constructs and maintains small buildings, pavilions, shelters, picnic areas, benches, bleachers, ball fields, basketball courts and other facilities; install/uninstall fencing as required.

• May assist in framing, painting, roofing or other semi-skilled construction and maintenance activities related to basic carpentry, plumbing, tile, and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work.

• Assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment; conducts safety inspection of playground equipment.

• Performs general maintenance on various types of building components and apparatus, i.e., motors, pumps, valves, bearings, floats, pulleys, belts, switches, relays, plugs, light ballasts, light photocells, fuses, circuit breakers, timers, transformers, wiring, fire sensors, door hardware, roofing, floor and ceiling repair, dry wall, painting, caulking, concrete repair, etc.

• Performs general carpentry; maintains physical aspects of the county buildings such as window and door frames, woodwork; fabricates shelving, assembles, and repairs furniture; repairs or replaces locks; assembles tables and miscellaneous furniture upon delivery.

• Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.

• Performs general facility security checks; checks door locks and other systems for proper operation; opens and closes doors, allowing access to facilities during regular work hours.

• Performs miscellaneous seasonal or periodic duties; assists with snow removal by operating snow blower and shovels; water line winterization, etc.

• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.

• Operates complex lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes, and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs, and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.

• Operates various cleaning equipment such as power buffer, carpet extraction machine, etc.; sweeps, buffs, dusts, strips, waxes, washes, and polishes hard surface floors; washes and cleans walls, door frames, doors, and glass; washes windows; vacuums and shampoos carpets and entry rugs and mats.

• Accurately maintains work closets and monitors availability of supplies; updates MSDS sheets related to new chemicals.

• Conducts general plumbing duties, i.e., clogged drains, faucet repair and/or replacement, repair of toilets and/or components.

• Will complete general building maintenance and custodial duties; perform framing, painting, roofing or other semi-skilled construction and maintenance activities related to basic carpentry, plumbing, tile, and electrical; maintain functionality of doors and locks within the Taos County Adult Detention Center.

• Assists with spraying projects for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environ; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with county, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.

• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of irrigation systems; tests and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features; inspects electrical systems at parks; makes repairs and adjustments as needed.

• Assists in the set-up of special displays for Christmas, fiestas, festivals, and other special events; sets up banners, assists in the setting up of public announcement and speaker systems; moves tables, chairs, and podiums; assists in the cleaning and grooming of event space to insure appealing surroundings and grounds areas.

• Properly tracks preventive maintenance schedules for assigned vehicles; may perform periodic routine vehicle safety checks, i.e., cracked windshields, etc.

• Performs preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment; maintains air conditioning system; boilers, domestic hot water systems, pumps, electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, etc. for outlying County buildings.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on building and facility systems and equipment; maintains HVAC system, including VAC boxes; calibrates thermostats; electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, actuators, etc.; maintains boilers, domestic hot water systems and pumps for outlying County buildings.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy, and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.

• Provides assistance, information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.

• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people at the worksite on a regular basis.

• Complies with and actively supports all applicable workplace environmental health and safety policies, work rules, and practices, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the employee, co-workers, and the general public.

• The incumbent in this position may have access to sensitive and proprietary company data, personal client/customer data, personal employee data, and other sensitive information, and an essential job duty is the maintenance of strict confidentiality of such information in accordance with Taos County policy, and federal/state/local laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FACTA, etc.).

• Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by Taos County.

III. CORE TAOS COUNTY VALUES, BEHAVIORS, & COMPETENCIES:

As a requirement of their employment, all Taos County employees are expected and required to support and demonstrate Taos County's core values and behaviors, and to perform the essential functions and elements of this position competently. Employees are expected to demonstrate these values and behaviors through their behavior and performance throughout the course of the introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with Taos County. The values, behaviors, and competencies that need to be demonstrated by all Taos County employees include but are not limited to:

• Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring Taos County policies and all regulatory requirements.

• Customer/Client focus: Striving for high external and internal customer/client satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer/client, rather than on self, department, or organization.

• Clear Communication: Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listens attentively and ensures all parties involved understand communication; responds in a timely manner using appropriate communication methods.

• Interpersonal Skills: Interacts effectively with others using discretion, empathy and self-regulation when working toward resolution of divergent interests; recognizes and appreciates the quirky or unusual traits of others.

• Professional Expertise: Achieves a proficient level of ability or knowledge in job-related areas; continues to grow with the changing requirements of the job.

• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing circumstances by altering attitudes and behaviors; displays resilience and flexibility in response to setbacks and stressful situations with energy and optimism.

• Collegiality: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

• Initiative: Takes action to influence events, generate ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and does not wait to be told what to do next.

• Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.

• Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement in personal and professional growth & development, performance, and productivity.

• Team Player: able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain the respect of others, both inside and outside Taos County.

• Decision Making: Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding. Commits to decision.

• Performance Standards: Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness and follows up on work outputs.

• Problem-Solving: Analyzes problems by gathering and organizing all relevant information. Identifies cause and effect relationships and comes up with best solution.

• Integrity: Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.

• Motivation: Displays energy and enthusiasm, commits additional effort, and maintains a high level of productivity and self-direction.

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Fair Labor Standards Act Provisions:

This position is non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to the organization's policies and procedures pertaining to overtime hours.

Independence of Action; Supervision Received:

The Maintenance Technician works under general supervision of the Facilities Management Director and/or the Facilities Management Supervisor. Employee works alone on routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt. Production generally precedes a check on the quality control. Established methods and procedures are clearly established, and general instructions provided.

Supervision Exercised:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for own work and has no supervisory authority or responsibility; although the Maintenance Technician may be responsible for organizing and reviewing the work of volunteers or others working on special projects s/he is overseeing that are assigned by the position's supervisor.

Coordination and Cooperation with Internal and External Parties:

Internal:

Responds to requests for information from the Facilities Management Director and/or the Facilities Management Supervisor; and works with other department staff on issues and special projects that may have a moderate impact on provision of Taos County's programs and services.

External:

Employee has a minimal amount of independent contact with external parties. Under direction of the Facilities Management Director and/or the Facilities Management Supervisor, may work with external vendors, applicants, agencies, and others to provide accurate services.

V. POSITION AUTHORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General:

Position has low level of line responsibility and reasonable authority to make independent decisions over an assigned function. A person in this position occasionally takes responsibility for a key operation or function due to their level of accountability.

Budgetary/Financial Authority and Accountability:

Position has low to no level of accountability for budgetary or financial decisions, and decisions will have a low level of impact on resource utilization within Taos County. Not responsible for impact on an operating budget for the Department.

Equipment/Asset/Material Authority and Accountability:

Position has a low level responsibility for equipment & other assets, materials, and supplies; proper utilization is required plus accountability for first-level maintenance may be required.

VI. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

As a requirement of their employment, all Taos County employees are expected and required to perform the essential functions and elements of this position competently, demonstrating adequate progress throughout the course of the training and introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with Taos County. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence).

• One (1) year of facilities, buildings, and/or grounds maintenance experience that includes working knowledge and use of various hand tools and equipment used in preventive or general maintenance and/or grounds maintenance.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years directly related work experience in facilities, buildings, and/or grounds maintenance.

• Construction experience in rehab, new construction, remodel, commercial buildings.

• Certificate in maintenance trades.

Substitution:

• Additional education or professional training may substitute for experience requirement.

Language Requirements:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, co-workers, residents, and city/county agencies.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Certification, Licenses and Registrations:

• Must have (or obtain within 3-months from the date of hire) and maintain a current, valid State of New Mexico driver's license; must have and maintain a Taos County-insurable driving record.

Training/Professional Development Requirements:

• Must successfully complete all Taos County-required safety and other training within required timeframes

• Must successfully pass and maintain training certification in all state, Taos County, and/or other training requirements of the position and job assignment.

• Additional training requirements for this position may be mandated by Taos County.

Tools and Equipment Used: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools and equipment:

• Standard office equipment and software, including desktop computer, HRIS database, and standard MS-Office applications or equivalent.

• Operate standard power tools; e.g., power drills, circular saws, compressors, nail guns, and sprayers.

• Must be able to operate a company vehicle.

Other:

• This position is subject to call-back and on-call duties as required.

• In accordance with the conditional offer of employment, individual must pass drug screen, and other required background investigations.

• Additional drug screening and background investigations may be required depending on the job assignment, regulatory or policy requirements, job transfer, or in accordance with Taos County's Drug-Free Workplace policy.

VII. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical and mental demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Effort and Demand:

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.

• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

• Bend/stoop/squat/kneel

• Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.

• Lifting/carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):

• Over 150 lbs. - rare need (less than 1% of the time)

• 75-150 lbs. - occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)

• 25-75 lbs. - frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)

• 1 - 25 lbs. - constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons.

• Climb stairs: service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor properties.

• Push or pull move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.

• Reach above shoulder perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.

• Climbs ladders & performs routine maintenance/repairs.

• Grasp/grip/turning handles tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs

• Finger dexterity to handle tools and equipment properly and safely, and to perform routine maintenance/repairs.

• Writing: inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.

Visual Acuity, Hearing, Speaking, Manual Dexterity:

• Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to see small details when performing routine maintenance duties, and to perform timely and accurate data entry.

• Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform maintenance using manual and power tools, climb ladders, and perform all essential functions required of this position.

• Must be able to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, respond to written instruction from staff and other internal customers. Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.

• Must be able to make individual, small group, and large group safety and other presentations as required by position.

• Must effectively communicate with assistants, office staff, vendors, and other clients/customers.

• Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

Mental Demand:

• Effective performance requires continual thinking and attention to work/detail demanded by the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate course of action.

• Must be able to work non-standard work hours occasionally, as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Environment/Working Conditions:

• Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

• Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions.

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens and vibration.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

• Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc.

• Occasionally works in awkward and confining positions.

• Moderate amount of negative psychological factors; these factors must be addressed and considered in the performance of duties and have minimal potential for a negative impact on job employees.

Driving/traveling needs:

• Will be required to us a county vehicle during working hours to travel to various sites throughout the county.

• Due to "on call" status, may occasionally require expedient travel to location at moment's notice utilizing personal transportation.

Safety-Sensitive Position Designation:

• This position is not classified by Taos County as "safety-sensitive."

Conditions of Employment

• Employees are required to be in compliance with Taos County's policy on current influenza and other vaccination requirements for employees.