Posting Details
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives or children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New México's future.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
Why does the job exist?
This position will promote safety while providing care, custody and treatment within a juvenile correctional facility. This position will be be responsible for the general maintenance and preventive maintenance of assigned buildings and will be required to maintain all physical plant systems of the facility including sewer maintenance, Plumbing, emergency power generation, basic electrical, lock-smithing, snow removal, safety inspections. Work closely with the Physical plant supervisor adjusting preventative maintenance program. Must have general knowledge of maintenance procedures.
How does it get done?
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work indoors and outdoors.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance to assigned buildings.
Conducting general maintenance and repairs to assigned building structures.
Assist other Physical Plant personnel with maintenance as needed.
Escorting outside contractors during projects.
Maintain equipment and tools.
Prepare work orders.
Maintaining client security while engaging them in work details.
Prepare accurate written reports.
Maintain confidential files.
Inventory control of tools.
Safety inspections.
Coordinate procurement of materials, services, and resources according to procurement rules.
Purchasing supplies and ensure correct vendor payments are made according to CYFD Policy.
Assist with Emergency Management activities when needed.
Who are the customers?
Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) staff and clients.
Public and private partners.
Community members.
Ideal Candidate
Juvenile Justice Services (JJS) staff and clients.
Public and private partners.
Community members.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, military duty, classroom teaching or instructing in a rehabilitative environment, working in planned recreational activities, or active participation in community action programs, or for Correctional Officer Specialist positions, relevant work experience as it relates to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Working Conditions
Potential risk from juvenile actions; this job could require running, lifting and possible physical intervention. Incumbents must be willing to accept changes in geographic assignment and be willing to work shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies. Incumbents must have a telephone and be willing to give the phone number to the supervisor. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Howard Rutz, (505) 469-7471. Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
