Building Maintenance I

Company: Rio Grande
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Facilities Associate l We are looking for a Facilities Associate to join our team and help maintain our 186,000 square foot facility. The Facilities Associate will learn and perform a variety of building maintenance tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment. What You’ll Do: Perform routine maintenance duties including but not limited to plumbing work, light carpentry, light painting, dry wall, masking & taping, pulling wire, installing conduit and receptacle boxes for new projects and renovations. Moving furnishings/equipment and general building maintenance. Schedule work priorities with supervisor daily. Perform preventative maintenance and repair work as needed. Ability to respond to emergency situations, make immediate repairs as appropriate. Observe and implement appropriate safety practices while performing all duties. Learn and follow all applicable laws, codes and standards, safety and environmental regulations and company policies, procedures, and protocols Learn to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, manual and electric pallet jacks. Conduct work in a professional and mature manner. Securely, carefully, and appropriately maintain tools, equipment, furnishings, and company property. Performs other maintenance duties as required. Project Driven Environment What You’ll Need: 1 year of experience in facility maintenance work, preferably in commercial or manufacturing environments. Comfortable working within scheduled timelines. (Time Management). Willing and able to follow all safety rules, PPE requirements and our metal-free policy. Occasionally work in outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions. Able to work independently. Speak, read and understand English, bilingual Spanish a plus. Licenses and Requirements: Potential for pre-employment general skills screening. Since this position will require the use of a company vehicle while conducting business, a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record are required. Ability to complete the following training as required: forklift operation certification; lock out tag out, fall arrest, SDS, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, and possible other training not listed. Physical Demands: Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lift equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times throughout shift with weights occasionally reaching up to 75 pounds (require team assist). Must be able to safely use manual tools, power equipment, and various measuring devices common in maintenance and construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and strictly adhere to company safety policies when exposed to electrical and other environmental hazards. Able to stand and walk throughout 8-hour shift. Able to reach, pull and lift throughout 8-hour shift. Able to regularly climb ladders and walk up and down staircases. Schedule/Environment: General hours are between the hours of 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. This position requires flexibility with occasional Saturday/Sunday work and working hours outside of the general scheduled shifts. Project Driven Environment The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding, challenging, and principled work environment. For more information about us please visit: www.riogrande.com Rio Grande is a Metal-Free environment within our operations areas. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions. The Reward: Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30 hours a week) associates that includes: Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine 401(k) matching program Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance Long-term and short-term disability Flexible spending account Pet insurance Tuition reimbursement On-site gym and company wellness program Bereavement leave Employee discounts at Rio Grande Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within. The Company: Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment. Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.

Keywords: Rio Grande, Rio Rancho , Building Maintenance I, Manufacturing , Albuquerque, New Mexico