Facilities Services Tech

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) seeks a Facilities Services Tech to play an integral role in providing a quality living experience in the residence halls. UNM Residence Life and Student Housing endeavors to foster inclusive, community-based living environments consciously designed for our residents' personal growth and academic success within well-maintained facilities.

This position contributes to the department’s mission by supporting the quality of the living facilities of Residence Life and Student Housing. Under the direct supervision of the Department Manager of Facilities, the Facilities Services Techs perform a wide range of facilities tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors, maintains, and performs standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, such as tubes, fixtures, switches, photocells, and outlets; assists licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate. Monitors performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; 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.

Monitors and 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 replacement, cabinet and countertop replacement, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation.

May assist in maintaining the water treatment and storage system. 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.

This position will be on a rotation schedule for pager standby. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Please refer to the position description: https://jobdescriptions.unm.edu/detail.php?v id=Q1004