Job Description
Job Description
General Maintenance Worker
City of Bloomfield | Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding way to stay active, put your skills to good use, and make a difference in your community?
The City of Bloomfield is seeking a dependable and self-motivated General Maintenance Worker to help keep our city facilities safe, functional, and looking their best. Whether you're looking for a full-time career opportunity or you're retired and want to stay busy while earning extra income, this position offers meaningful work, variety, and flexibility.
Why This Position is a Great Fit
- Ideal for retirees, tradespeople, handymen/women, or maintenance professionals who enjoy staying active
- Flexible opportunity that may work well for either part-time or full-time candidates
- Variety of work-no two days are the same
- Independence and problem-solving responsibilities
- Opportunity to serve your local community and take pride in visible results
- Mix of indoor and outdoor work environments
What You'll Do
As the City's General Maintenance Worker, you'll be the go-to person for keeping City facilities in top condition. Responsibilities include:
- Performing general building and facility maintenance
- Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, switches, and outlets
- Changing HVAC filters and conducting routine inspections
- Completing minor plumbing repairs
- Painting, drywall repair, and touch-up work
- Performing basic carpentry repairs on doors, windows, locks, cabinets, and furniture
- Conducting preventative maintenance inspections
- Identifying maintenance concerns and safety issues before they become major problems
- Coordinating and overseeing contractors when specialized repairs are needed
- Assisting with facility setup for meetings, events, and community programs
- Managing maintenance supplies and inventory
- Supporting emergency facility needs when necessary
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will have:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least two years of experience in building maintenance, construction, property maintenance, handyman services, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
- Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting practices
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- A valid New Mexico driver's license
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular walking, standing, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting. Candidates should be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier items.
Join Our Team
If you enjoy fixing things, solving problems, and taking pride in maintaining quality facilities, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values meaningful work, independence, and serving the community.
Apply today and help keep Bloomfield running smoothly-one project at a time.
Background Check and Drug Test Disclaimer and AuthorizationI understand that as a condition of employment with the City of Bloomfield, I will be required to undergo both a background check and a drug test.I must authorize the City of Bloomfield within the online application, by checking a box, to conduct a comprehensive background investigation to verify my personal, criminal, employment, and education history for employment purposes. I understand that the offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of this investigation to the City's satisfaction.I also acknowledge that as a condition of employment, I must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and/or alcohol test. I understand that the City's drug and alcohol testing policy prohibits the illegal use of drugs and alcohol, and that I must not be under the influence of such substances on City's premises or while performing City business.I understand that failure to submit to a required drug test, testing positive for illegal substances, or providing a false sample may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.By checking a box within the online application, I will release the City of Bloomfield, its agents, and any contracted laboratory or physician from any and all claims and liability for damages or injuries that may arise from the administration and analysis of a drug/alcohol test or from any investigation of my background, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.I have read and understand this statement and the associated policy. I agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined herein by checking the box within the online application.
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