General Maintenance Worker

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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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:

When assigned to Aviation:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of a general maintenance program
• Methods and techniques of general construction including both rough and finish carpentry
• Maintenance and repair methods and techniques related to a wide range of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems including drinking water systems and associated equipment
• Maintenance procedures related to general construction and maintenance tool and equipment
• Operational characteristics of a wide variety of general maintenance equipment and tools
• ARC and acetylene welding methods and techniques
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and equipment
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform both rough and finished carpentry work
• Perform both gas and electric welding
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work