Construction Worker

Job Posting Title:

Construction Worker

Department:

Fleet & Facilities

Location:

2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay:

Probationary Hourly Rate of $23.22
Union Hourly Rate of $23.69

Close Date:

December 15, 2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Construction Worker will perform a variety of construction and maintenance tasks to support the infrastructure and facilities within the organization. This position works in collaboration with the supervisor and other team members to ensure the timely and efficient completion of assigned tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive assigned work orders from supervisors and prioritize other work orders requiring completion; communicate with point of contact in order to obtain additional information to better prepare and complete work order.
• Perform a variety of construction tasks which include but are not limited to painting, electrical, plumbing, and fencing; and duties such as drywall installation, taping, texturing, floating, flooring, doors and hardware installation, trim work, and framing.
• Learn rough carpentry skills, including the construction of forms, building additions, stairs, and ramps.
• Assist and participate in cement construction work for County buildings, parks and structures; construct forms for sidewalks, drive pads, fence posts, gates, gutters, curbs, steps and walks; pour, level and finish cement.
• Assist in installing paneling, drinking fountains and piping, building signs, and constructing, repairing and remodeling wooden, concrete, brick or metal buildings.
• Operate a dump truck, mini-loaders and various types of small equipment.
• Learn to perform finish carpentry, construct office furniture, cabinets, desks, shelving, conference tables, picture frames, ceiling and doors.
• Reading blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Assist in installing paneling, building signs, constructing, repairing and remodeling wooden, concrete, brick or metal buildings.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment in accordance with safety standards which include but is not limited to minor preventive maintenance and report equipment repairs.
• Provide supervisors with a material list and purchase order for all work orders.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED, and two (2) years of work experience in general building construction, or related field.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must possess and maintain a New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Workers also exposed to natural weather conditions, which may be severe while performing outdoor duties.
• Indoor duties are performed on an even surface which may be carpet, tile, or concrete. Indoor surfaces are typ