Job: Trades Tech Helper (0803356)

Position Summary: The Trades Tech Helper under direct supervision, assists the building trades technicians with facility maintenance and repair work, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, metal work, and/or welding.

The Physical Plant Department is responsible for the care and upkeep of the physical campus environment. This includes the indoor and outdoor environment of what is commonly referred to as the north campus, main campus and south campus. Additionally, the department maintains the University's district energy system providing electricity, steam, chilled water and domestic water through its own distribution systems. The Physical Plant Department is challenged with maintaining sophisticated facilities that require a highly skilled workforce. The PPD prides itself on the level of training and the extensive credentials of its staff. It is through the comprehensive education, training and dedication of hundreds of employees that the department can provide the level of service to support UNM's facilities.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position.

Minimum Qualifications: Less than high school; no previous work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

In one or more of the building trades (i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).

In a healthcare or patient care setting/research environment.

With general maintenance repairs.

Working in a maintenance shop setting.

With hand and power tools following safety procedures.

Filling out work orders in a computer generated work order system.