Position Title: Structural Maintenance Tech,Ld

Employee Classification: Structural Maintenance Tech,Ld

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500775-FS STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Now hiring a Lead Structural Maintenance Tech! Oversee skilled trades crews in construction, carpentry, and building upkeep at NMSU. Help keep our campus safe, functional, and efficient.

Classification Summary:
Performs administrative and supervisory duties of extensive difficulty in directing the overall construction/maintenance of a particular area of campus or institutional plant.

Classification Standard Duties:
Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for maintenance and repair and recommends most economical way to make changes and improvements to superior; issues work requests to appropriate authority; supervises various construction/maintenance crews including roofers, plumbers, welders, electricians, cement finishers, equipment operators, and laborers; assigns duties to employees; maintains inventory; requisitions materials, supplies and equipment, and maintains control over storage and use; maintains and repairs equipment; confers with supervisor regarding budgeting and long range planning; prepares all or part of preliminary budget reports; assists in the hiring of new employees; establishes guidelines and standards; may develop and write policies; evaluates employee performance trains new employees; teaches use of equipment; monitors personnel records, responsible for building security; assists in building use and scheduling; ensures compliance with building plans, specifications, codes and regulations; may write detailed equipment/material specifications; prepares reports and answers correspondence; performs related work as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Exceptional knowledge of construction/maintenance and repair of major facilities; general materials construction and repair work, heating, welding, roofing, cement finishing, roadwork, electrical and plumbing systems; must know work production, completion measures.; SKILLS:Master crafts skills in the use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance profession. Skill in operation of electronic test equipment and facilities management computer.; ABILITIES:Superior ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, meet deadlines and supervise work of construction/maintenance employees including roofers, carpenters, welders, equipment operators, cement finishers and laborers; leadership ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to maintain records and to prepare reports; read and interpret specifications; operate electrical and mechanical equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
This position plans, directs, and supervises construction and maintenance activities for a designated campus area, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. The incumbent inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify repair needs and recommends cost-effective solutions. They assign and oversee work for various crews, including roofers, plumbers, welders, electricians, carpenters, and laborers. Responsibilities include managing inventory, requisitioning materials, and maintaining tools and equipment. The position collaborates with leadership on budgeting and planning, participates in hiring and training staff, and evaluates employee performance. The incumbent develops and enforces operational policies and ensures all work complies with building codes and specifications. They maintain records, prepare reports, monitor safety and security protocols, assist with building scheduling, and perform related duties to support campus infrastructure maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

CDL preferred

Special Requirements of the Position
Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's license is a requirement for this job. Please upload proof of all obtained certifications. Include all relevant education and work experience in the application.

Department Contact:  Michael Herrera, 575-646-7838, mbherrer@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.