General Maintenance Worker - Gateway

Position Summary

Perform maintenance and repair of buildings, machinery and electrical and mechanical equipment; coordinate maintenance activities, including personnel, materials and equipment to complete assigned maintenance/site projects and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive maintenance program for all types of City equipment and machinery.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and tools including, but not limited to, aerial tower, auto crane, water truck and compressor driven tools.
• Coordinate activities, personnel, material and equipment necessary to complete assigned maintenance/site projects; coordinate activities and assist workers engaged in keeping the construction/work site in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain drinking water systems which may include ground water wells, pumps, chlorination treatment systems, and all associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Apply for and maintain current status of all applicable permits and licenses.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment including risers, table racks, chair racks, tables, chairs and room dividers; perform rough and finished carpentry.
• Transport supplies or materials to work site or assigned facility complex.
• Construct, maintain and repair metal portions of equipment and machinery using appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform minor repairs to fork lifts, Bobcat tractors, gas powered utility vehicles and/or other similar types of light equipment and vehicles.
• Advise assigned maintenance supervisor on budgetary requirements related to repair and maintenance of assigned section.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in construction technology; and
• Four (4) years of general construction or facility maintenance experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Field and construction site environment; exposure to noise, dust, fumes and gases; inclement weather conditions; may travel site to site.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; operation of motorized vehicle and equipment.