Working Title: Facilities Services Tech
Position Grade: 07
Position Summary
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 of the position include:
- 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.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications- Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Ability to repair and maintain appliances and heating and cooling equipment.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Knowledge of one or more building trades.
Department: RLSH Facilities Maintenance (215E2)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly: $17.56 to $22.29
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required: Yes
For Best Consideration Date: 10/30/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No
Eligible for Remote Work: No
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1. Resume: Please specify the start and end dates for each position held, and the hours worked weekly.
2. A minimum of three professional references, preferably supervisors.
3. If acquired, a high school diploma and/or completed degree(s) from an accredited institution.
4. A valid New Mexico driver's license (Condition of Employment).