General Maintenance Technician

Ruidoso High School

Location: Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

communication skills
compliance

About the role

Date:	February 23, 2026
Position:	General Maintenance Technician Non-exempt
Qualifications:	Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Knowledge in grounds and/or plumbing, mechanical, electrical, contracting Knowledge of the district Knowledge of buildings and utilities Apprenticeship ability in maintenance Ability to prioritize projects and respond to emergencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to work with changing priorities, regulations and deadlines Ability to analyze situations accurately and to recommend necessary action Effective staff and public relations skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective skills in planning and organization Ability to perform essential job functions and job task requirements
Responsibilities:	Job Summary: To use various maintenance skills to maintain the grounds and facilities of the district. Maintain grounds of the district, including playing fields Assist with rodent control Maintain health of trees and landscaping around the school and district sites Be on call when emergencies arise Schedule and perform preventive maintenance measures on mowers and grounds equipment Strive to create a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm among fellow workers Demonstrates a willingness to assist other maintenance and custodial personnel in various trades when needed Attend regular Safety training Train the custodians for minor maintenance, i.e., of mowers and other grounds equipment Order fertilizer, seeds, and equipment as needed to maintain the grounds for the district and for the custodians at each site Assists with snow removal as needed Represents the district professionally in all dealings with the maintenance team and the building custodians Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations
Physical Requirments:	* Flexibility: o Bending or twisting at the neck is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time. o Bending or twisting at the trunk is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time. o Reaching above the head is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time. o Reaching forward is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time. o Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is a frequent requirement 85 - 90% of the time. * Use Of Arms & Hands: o Manual dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. o Finger dexterity is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. * Lifting 10 - 25 Pounds: o Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. o Lifting above the shoulders is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. o Lifting above the waist is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. o Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement 90% of the time. * Lifting 26 - 50 Pounds: o Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 50% of the time. o Lifting items above the shoulders is an occasional but essential requirement. Page 2 of 3 o Lifting items above the waist is a frequent requirement. o Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement. * Lifting 50 - 75 Pounds: o Lifting over 50 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. * Pushing & Pulling: o Pushing and pulling 75 pounds an occasional requirement up to 10% of the time. o Pushing and pulling 50 - 75 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 20% of the time. o Pushing and pulling 25 - 50 pounds is a frequent requirement up to 60% of the time. * Carrying Tasks: o Carrying of items that weigh between 25 - 50 pounds is a daily requirement. * Use Of Protective Equipment: o Protective equipment may be required as necessary for eye, ear, hands, head, feet, and face protection. o Protective lenses, earplugs/muffs, gloves, hardhat, boots, face shield, etc..
Contract Period:	2026-2027 School Year
Start Date:	July 1, 2026
Salary:	Per Ruidoso Municipal School District Salary Schedule based on experience.
Application Process:	Application available online at https://ruidoso.schoolspring.com/ For more information, contact: Gordon King, Director of Facilities & Operations kingg@ruidososchools.org 301 Gavilan Canyon Road Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 257-5919 ~Or~ Human Resources hr@ruidososchools.org 200 Horton Circle Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 630-7000
Application Deadline:	Until filled

Selection Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed following an initial screening of the application.

Ruidoso Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability in compliance with federal and state laws.

About Ruidoso High School

Provides public K-12 education in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

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