Maintenance Worker
Location
Mora, New Mexico, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$27 - $34 per hour
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Maintenance Worker performs repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and plumbing systems. This role also involves welding, carpentry, tool maintenance, and assisting with hatchery operations, including broodstock spawning and fish care.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
Completes repairs and preventive maintenance to building and facility electrical systems such as lighting and power fixtures, pumps, wells, blowers, backup generators, monitoring and alarm systems, wiring, fire or water alarm systems, and emergency power systems; includes 110V, 277V, 480V, 4/20mA, three phase and single phase, etc.
Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating systems and refrigeration and air conditioning units. Examines and operationally tests electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems for proper operation, fluid levels, cycling, and unusual noises. Removes, replaces, and repairs defective components. Adjusts equipment controls, such as temperature sensors, thermostats, and leak detectors.
Performs plumbing tasks to hatchery reuse systems, well pumping systems, and various buildings and structures.
Operate various electric resistance welding machines such as spot, seam, and flash, or use a manual gas torch welding process such as oxyacetylene, to join a variety of different kinds of parts or components, and determine the welding techniques and machine settings to be used. Welds various metals, cast iron, and steel pipe in flat, curved, vertical and horizontal positions using oxygen-acetylene cutting torches, and metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and arc welders in the shop or field to repair, modify or fabricate parts or equipment.
Applies standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding, and scaffolds. Measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood substitute items to rough finishes.
Uses and maintains tools and equipment, records inventory and maintenance, and reports/documents equipment damage or loss.
Assists with spawning of broodstock; incubation of eggs; feeding, cleaning, and sample counting of fry and fingerlings; cleaning of raceways and tanks; distribution of eggs, fry, fingerlings, and adults; and the tagging and marking programs.
Rotates on holding hatchery alarm phone and works unusual tour of duty such as weekend shift and occasional holidays.
Requirements
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct Deposit participation required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must maintain certification on all equipment operated.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old or meet specific conditions for 16-year-olds.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision.
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading).
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
Updated 5h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
2-5 years
How this role is positioned
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
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Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$27 - $34 per hour
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Company snapshot
Company
Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Team size
Growing team
Location
Mora, New Mexico, United States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency within the Department of the Interior. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Mora National Fish Hatchery.
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Maintenance Worker
Mora, New Mexico, United States • Full Time