Skilled Trade's Technician - Building Maintenance

About New Mexico Military Institute:The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides a comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a distinctive curriculum emphasizing immersive, intensive, hands-on learning in a structured environment.

Position Under general supervision, performs functions and tasks of primary skilled trades area and assists other Trades Technicians as needed. Each Skilled Trades Technician will normally perform work in his primary area of skilled trade. Occasionally, a Skilled Trades Technician may be assigned to one of his secondary areas of skilled trade. All should be able to perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-exempt, 12-months, full-time position. The salary for this position is $40,163.00 (19.31 per hour) annually. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

· Builds structures from scratch; performs remodeling including taping, dry walling, texturing, setting doors, windows, etc.; builds cabinets, shelving units, cabinet tops, cabinet sets, etc.

· Prepares, patches, finishes, and maintains all surfaces (wood, plaster, drywall, steel, concrete, brick, etc.) by recognized procedures and techniques of the painting trade, interior and exterior, in conjunction with decorated and protected areas

· Maintains, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on both manual and electronic locks; maintains locks in working order

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

· Knowledge of the individual’s primary area of skilled trade.

· Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques in secondary areas of skilled trades.

· Ability to obtain knowledge of the NMMI Operations and Procedures Manual.

· Knowledge of the most effective preventative maintenance procedures for the primary area of skilled trade.

Qualifications:

Required:

· High school diploma, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain in six months.

· Possess a valid state driver’s license.

· Three years of building maintenance experience.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Bilingual.

Why Should You Apply?

· Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico; NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.

· Positive workplace culture; supportive and encouraging team.

· Opportunity to work with and meet diverse staff, faculty, and cadets.

· Paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

· Development opportunities.

How to Apply:Send your application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,163.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,163