Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM
Job Type: Full time permanent
Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
Department: Business Affairs
Division:
Physical Plant
Opening Date:
08/19/2026
Position Overview
Position Summary
Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes and fixtures necessary for the operation of water, vent, and drainage systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM
Job Type: Full time permanent
Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
Department: Business Affairs
Division:
Physical Plant
Opening Date:
08/19/2026
Position Overview
Position Summary
Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes and fixtures necessary for the operation of water, vent, and drainage systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of gas, heating, water, irrigation, and drainage systems
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Four years of plumbing or HVAC experience is preferred
- Must have a state of New Mexico journeyman plumbing license, sheet metal license, or state of New Mexico journeymen refrigeration license and EPA refrigerant certification
- A valid New Mexico Driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather and conditions
- Skill in maintenance and repair procedures, including preventative maintenance
- Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
- Knowledge of building codes, rules, and regulations, as well as the ability to understand the University policies and procedures as related to the position
- Ability to move through limited access spaces
- Ability to observe and practice safe working habits and maintain security of buildings and systems, and effectively work individually or in teams, as well as with diverse groups
- Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
- Ability to follow through and carry out assignments, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment
- Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
- Ability to learn the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used
- Knowledge of plumbing, welding, and soldering techniques
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed both inside and outside in extremes of hot plus temperature changes in conditions involving fumes, odors, toxic situations, and hazardous conditions
- Work is heavy in nature, with a maximum weight of 100 pounds to lift and carry
- Work is performed in conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, dirt, odor, fumes, toxic situations, and/or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching, using hands or fingers, talking or hearing, and seeing
- Must have the physical dexterity to operate a variety of equipment
Additional Information
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists
Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .
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