Maintenance Program Coordinator

New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority

Albuquerque, NM

Pay: $65,500-$83,500/yr

Shift: Full time

**Title:** Maintenance Specialist

**Agency:** NM Public School Facilities Authority

**Location:** Albuquerque, NM

**Full/Part Time:** Full Time

**Regular/Temporary:** Regular-Perm Exempt State

**Shift:** Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

**Salary:** $65,500.00- $83,500.00

**Website:** https://nmpsfa.org

**Pension Plan: PERA**

**NM Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA)**

The New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) is an independent, non-partisan state agency that serves as staff to the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC). The PSCOC provides state funding to school districts and state-chartered schools for planning, design, construction and maintenance of new schools, replacement schools, and building systems upgrades across New Mexico. PSFA also administers the Community Benefit Fund for electric buses and related infrastructure, charter school lease assistance, teacher housing programs and Measurement and Verification programs.

**Maintenance & Operations Division**

The Maintenance & Operation Support Team plays a critical role in protecting New Mexico’s long-term investment in public school facilities. Using the Facility Maintenance Assessment Report (FMAR) to measure districts maintenance performance. Quality maintenance programs directly affect educational outcomes; the maintenance specialist helps school create a well-maintained school. The M&O Support Team also helps ensure that vital capital improvements continue to support teaching and learning for decades to come.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

As the maintenance Specialist you will work directly with school districts and charter schools to build and sustain high-performing maintenance programs. Your responsibilities may include:

• **Facility Maintenance Assessment Report (FMAR):** Conduct on-site evaluations of building systems to assess maintenance performance.
• **Preventive Maintenance Planning:** Support districts in meeting statutory preventive maintenance requirements through annual planning updates. Reviews preventive maintenance programs for school districts to ensure preventive maintenance work orders are appropriate for facilities systems and equipment including HVAC, fire alarm and fire protection, electrical, plumbing, roofs, and all exterior and interior surfaces, doors and windows.
• **FIMS Training and Support:** Help districts use the state-provided Facility Information Management System (FIMS) to manage work orders and track utilities.
• **Performance Improvement:** Provide technical support, training, and follow-up assessments to help districts respond to deficiencies and improve FMAR scores.

**Ideal Candidate**

• Knowledge of construction management.
• Strong Skills in Microsoft Office 365 – Specifically Excel and Word
• Strong skills in organizing, tracking, reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

**Minimum Education and Experience**

Associate’s Degree and three (3) years of experience in program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

**Employment Requirements**

Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background check; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Business reference checks verification is also required, and employment is conditional pending results.

**Working Conditions**

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive use of computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Work is performed on premises in the PSFA Albuquerque office. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected on occasion.

When offsite: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds**.** Occasional fieldwork may be necessary that involves minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Some potential exists for exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places.

**Bargaining Unit Status**

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

**Agency Contact Information:** Veronica Batres -vbatres@nmpsfa.org

Pay: $65,500.00 - $83,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program