El Paso Electric Company

TECHNICIAN-MAINTENANCE

El Paso, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Company Overview

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: 03/04/25 CLOSING DATE: 03/18/25

GRADE LEVEL: U

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Services

STARTING HOURLY RATE: 26.87

Key Job Responsibilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Supervisor – Facilities Services, is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair functions that include repairing of fixtures, servicing equipment, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Five (5) years’ experience in a building trades or similar repair maintenance capacity.

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Broad working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems and HVAC.

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Broad knowledge of building trade methods and procedures, carpentry techniques and practices and electrical hand tools.

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Broad knowledge and skills in operating various hand and electrical tools, maintain maintenance reports and have good manual dexterity.

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Ability to apply advanced skill in area of specialization. May adapt procedures, techniques, tools materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.

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Ability to gather information and plan tasks accordingly.

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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, representatives of other utilities, outside consultants and the public.

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Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.

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Have or ability to obtain Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) in Texas

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Have or ability to obtain Backflow Testing & Certification in New Mexico

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Plumbing license preferred in Texas & New Mexico

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Valid driver's license and must comply with the El Paso Electric Driving Policy

Essential Job Functions

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Performs maintenance of HVAC systems, upgrades to buildings, and maintenance and repair to equipment, tools, buildings and offices

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Performs special projects such as panel installation, office set-ups.

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Assists in contractor coordination and gathering of bids.

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Assures that the Company’s facilities are clean and performs general custodial/maintenance functions daily: such as sweeping, removing discarded debris, and recycling.

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Performs and emergency generator repair and maintenance.

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Installs, repairs and replaces building fixtures, electrical apparatuses and other fixtures.

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Installs and maintains pipe systems and makes plumbing repairs.

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Paints, repairs and builds minor structures.

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Services equipment, changes motors, pumps and/or V-belts.

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Works on locks and locking mechanisms.

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Maintains maintenance records of repairs, replacements and installations.

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Accountable for time, material, and direct expenses connected with projects.

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Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.

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May periodically assist in orienting and training lower-level employees Understands legal department workflows and recommends and builds processes to drive department efficiency.

Other Job Functions

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Performs other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of duties defined.

Work Environment

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The incumbents in this classification are subject to both outside and inside environmental conditions and temperature changes; exposed to loud noises, where the incumbents have to shout in order to be heard; exposed to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as a proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high places, exposure to high heat and/or to chemicals; and exposed to oils or other lubricants that may include skin exposure. Incumbents may be required to wear safety equipment and/or a respirator at times

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The incumbents in this classification are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; the primary work environment is typically of an office or administrative nature.

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May work non-standard hours.

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May require travel to Company work sites.

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May require out of town travel.

Physical Demands

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Very heavy work: Exerting excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

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Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

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Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

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Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

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Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

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Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

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Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

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Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

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Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

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Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

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Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

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Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

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Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape and temperature or texture by touching with skin, i.e., fingertips.

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Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

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Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

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Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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visual acuity: Color depth, perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by 5:00 PM, March 18, 2025. (Please scroll back up to the “Apply Now” button)

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TECHNICIAN-MAINTENANCE

About This Job

Company Overview

DATE POSTED: 03/04/25 CLOSING DATE: 03/18/25

GRADE LEVEL: U

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Services

STARTING HOURLY RATE: 26.87

Key Job Responsibilities

Education

Job Summary

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential Job Functions

Other Job Functions

Work Environment

Physical Demands

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