Facilities Services Tech

Company: University of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Facilities Services Tech

Requisition ID
req29011

Working Title
Facilities Services Tech

Position Grade
07

Position Summary

The Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a team player to fill a Facilities Services Technician vacancy. CHTM is an internationally recognized center of excellence that boasts 24 Research/Teaching laboratories that provide outstanding scientific and technical expertise and cutting-edge instrumentation and facilities, including a fully equipped 6,000 SF cleanroom. Join the team that supports exciting research that will shape our future defense, energy, technological, and information capabilities on a national scale while giving you a reasonably predictable schedule, a defined benefit retirement plan, and a generous paid time off package. This is a developmental position that recruits at Grade 07 with promotion potential to Grade 11. On-the-job, informal, and formal training for laboratory-related tasks will be provided for developmental purposes.

The Facilities Services Technician is responsible for scheduling and performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on electrical and mechanical systems throughout the facility and will assist and receive instruction from the Master Electrician and Facility Manager. Manages preventive and corrective maintenance through a computerized maintenance management system (TMA). Mechanical systems in our facility include a boiler, a chilled water plant, 5 air handlers, a cleanroom, a HEPA filtration system, and a scrubber system.

For a full description of CHTM and its activities, please visit http://www.chtm.unm.edu.

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. Minimum Qualifications
  
  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
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC and associated systems employing computer-based monitoring and control devices.
  • Knowledge of mechanical equipment, plumbing, utilities, distribution systems, and controls, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Ability and willingness to learn research facility and laboratory specific tasks.
    
    Additional Requirements
    
    Campus
    Main - Albuquerque, NM
    
    Department
    Center for High Tech Materials CHTM (433A)
    
    Employment Type
    Staff
    
    Staff Type
    Regular - Full-Time
    
    Term End Date
    
    Status
    Non-Exempt
    
    Pay
    Hourly: $16.23 - $20.60
    
    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
    4/26/2024
    
    Eligible for Remote Work
    No
    
    Eligible for Remote Work Statement
    
    Application Instructions
    
    Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
    Please attach a cover letter and resume/application.
    
    Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
    
    The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
    
    The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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