Maintenance Technician I - Adult Detention Center

Maintenance Technician I - Adult Detention Center

Salary

$18.62 Hourly

Location

Adult Detention Center

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2660132

Department

Parks and Facilities

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 12:00 AM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general supervision, repairs and maintains all San Juan County Adult Detention buildings; replaces defective electrical switches and other fixtures; repairs plumbing fixtures; paints; makes repairs of woodwork and/or flooring; does landscaping, construction, welding and fabricating and concrete work; inspects mechanical equipment for defects and makes necessary repairs; performs routine building inspections for preventative maintenance.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and two (2) years of experience in building maintenance.
• Valid State of New Mexico Drivers license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office and an outdoor environment; frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Full-time work hours for this position consist of nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Rotating weekend and overtime scheduling are a requirement for the operations of this facility.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County's electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Essential Job Functions

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Repairs and maintains structures and equipment at County facilities; makes minor repairs independently and works as a crew member on larger projects; identifies building problems and appropriate method of repair.
• Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including the repair and replacement of plumbing, fixtures, painting, repairs woodwork and flooring, construction, welding and fabricating and concrete work.
• Participate in remodeling and small construction projects; works from plans and blueprints and from verbal instructions; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools.
• Inspects mechanical equipment for defects and make necessary repairs.
• Assists grounds crew in keeping the building and grounds clean and in repair; keeps grounds clean; repairs and adjusts grounds maintenance equipment, including weed whackers, lawn mowers and other motorized tools.
• Performs some custodial duties as assigned.
• Performs routine building and grounds inspections for preventative maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance on motors, electrical problems, carpentry, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, boilers and other related mechanical equipment.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles and motorized equipment, including but not limited to: backhoe, water truck, bobcat and forklift.
• Works in support of McGee Park functions, which includes setting up, tearing down and cleaning up for and after events, working arenas and some janitorial functions.
• May be required to supervise community service and inmate labor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. BENEFITS PAGE

01

This position is located at the Adult Detention Facility and involves daily interaction with detainees in a secure jail environment. Do you have any concerns or reservations about working in this type of setting?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in building maintenance?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you comfortable working in an environment where you may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, or loud noise?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of a rotating schedule?

• Yes
• No

05

According to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), an applicant is required to disclose the following requirements. Have you ever been engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lock up, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever had allegations against you or been civilly or criminally convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or have you had allegations or administrative discipline against you involving any sexual misconduct while performing your duties at work?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you resigned your position with a prison or jail pending administrative investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of San Juan (NM)

Address 100 S. Oliver Drive

Aztec, New Mexico, 87410

Phone 505-334-4522

Website http://www.sjcounty.net