New Mexico maintenance technician employment contract template

New Mexico Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

1. Parties

Option A: This New Mexico Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Option B: This New Mexico Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], located at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

2. Position

Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician.

Option B: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician subject to a probationary period of [Number] days/weeks/months.

3. Job Duties

Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following, performed in compliance with all applicable New Mexico laws and regulations:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Plumbing repairs.
• Electrical repairs.
• Building systems maintenance.
• Carpentry.
• Appliance repair.
• Painting.
• Groundskeeping.
• Responding to work orders.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Conducting safety inspections.
• Emergency maintenance response.
• Documentation of all maintenance activities.

4. Required Certifications & Physical Requirements

Employee must possess and maintain the following certifications:

• Option A: EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling.
• Option B: New Mexico Journeyman License [Specify Trade].
• Option C: No certifications required.

Employee must be able to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to [Number] pounds.
• Climb ladders.

5. Uniform and PPE

Option A: Employee will be provided with a uniform and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at no cost.

Option B: Employee is responsible for providing their own uniform and PPE, meeting Employer's standards.

6. Safety Compliance

Employee shall comply with all applicable OSHA and New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act (NM OHSA) standards.

7. Reporting Structure

Option A: Employee will report to the Facilities Manager.

Option B: Employee will report to the Property Manager.

8. On-Call Rotation

Option A: Employee will participate in an on-call rotation as scheduled. Specific details of the on-call rotation will be provided separately.

Option B: Employee will not be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

9. Work Location

The primary work location is [Address] in New Mexico. Employee may be required to work at multiple sites within a [Geographic Area] radius.

10. Work-Related Travel

Option A: Employee may be required to travel for work-related purposes. Mileage will be reimbursed at the rate established by New Mexico statute.

Option B: Employee will not be required to travel for work-related purposes.

11. Employment Status & Hours

This is a full-time position. Employee is expected to work a minimum of [Number] hours per week.

Standard shift schedule: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].

12. Overtime

Employee is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with New Mexico law. Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

13. Meal and Rest Breaks

Employee will be provided meal and rest breaks in accordance with New Mexico labor regulations (NMSA).

14. Compensation

Option A: Employee's wage rate is [Dollar Amount] per hour.

Option B: Employee's salary is [Dollar Amount] per year, paid [Weekly/Biweekly].

Pay period: [Weekly/Biweekly].

Method of payment: [Direct Deposit/Check].

Option A: Shift differential of [Dollar Amount] per hour will be paid for [Specific Shifts].

Option B: No shift differential will be paid.

15. Holiday Pay

Employee will be paid for holidays in accordance with Employer policy and New Mexico law.

16. Benefits

Employee is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Option A: Employer contribution to New Mexico PERA (if applicable).
• Retirement savings access (e.g., 401k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): [Number] days per year.
• Paid Sick Leave: In accordance with the New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act.
• Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Bereavement leave: [Number] days.
• Option A: Equipment/Utilities reimbursement: [Specify Details].
• Option B: Training or certification reimbursement: [Specify Details].

17. Background Checks and Drug Testing

Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Option B: Employee may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.

18. Professional Conduct

Employee shall maintain professional conduct, including:

• Compliance with Employer's maintenance protocols.
• Use of work order tracking systems.
• Confidentiality regarding facility operations/systems.
• Prohibition on sharing access codes or keys.
• Adherence to hazardous materials disposal regulations (per New Mexico Environment Department).
• Duty to report on-site accidents.
• Following protocols to avoid tenant/resident disturbance.

19. Tools and Equipment

Option A: Employer will provide all necessary tools and equipment.

Option B: Employee is responsible for providing certain tools. A list of required tools will be provided separately. Employer will reimburse for expenses related to the use of personally-owned tools for company business, as per Employer policy.

20. Confidentiality

Employee shall maintain confidentiality regarding facility security procedures, proprietary maintenance processes, tenant and property data. This obligation survives termination of employment.

21. Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete

Option A: Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's clients or employees for a period of [Number] [Days/Months/Years] following termination of employment.

Option B: Employee agrees not to compete with Employer within a [Geographic Area] radius for a period of [Number] [Days/Months/Years] following termination of employment. (Note: Non-competes are generally not enforceable against employees in service and technical positions under NM law except in narrow circumstances.)

Option C: There is no non-solicitation or non-compete agreement.

22. Workplace Injuries & Workers' Compensation

Employee must immediately report any workplace injuries to Employer. Employee is entitled to workers' compensation benefits under New Mexico law. Employer's workers' compensation insurance provider is [Insurance Provider Name].

23. Termination

Option A: Employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable New Mexico law.

Option B: Acceptable termination criterion: Notice period of [Number] days/weeks required by either party for termination. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to: repeated safety violations, gross negligence, misconduct, breach of policy.

Option A: Severance will not be provided.

Option B: Severance will be provided according to Employer policy.

Final paycheck will be provided in accordance with New Mexico law (within five days of discharge or next regular payday). Employee must return all Employer property upon termination.

24. Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, or spousal affiliation, in accordance with New Mexico law.

25. Orientation and Training

Employee will participate in new employee orientation, safety training, and ongoing professional development as required by Employer and/or applicable New Mexico licensing boards.

26. Performance Evaluation

Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually] based on [Criteria].

27. Compliance with Codes

Employee shall comply with all applicable municipal property maintenance codes, fire and building codes as enforced by local New Mexico authorities.

28. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiation and mediation. The venue and governing law for any legal action shall be [County Name] County, New Mexico, and New Mexico law.

29. Language Proficiency

Option A: Spanish or bilingual language proficiency is required to safely interact with residents/tenants, clients, or local authorities.

Option B: Spanish or bilingual language proficiency is not required.

30. Employer Policies

Employee shall comply with all Employer policies specific to maintenance technicians in New Mexico, including but not limited to: safe handling and disposal of refrigerants, safe driving policies, GPS/telemetry monitoring (if applicable), use of mobile maintenance applications, and security badge protocols.

31. Document Retention

Employee shall adhere to Employer's document retention and records handling rules relevant to property maintenance and regulatory compliance under New Mexico statutes.

32. Acknowledgment of Policies

Employee acknowledges receipt and review of all employee handbooks, safety manuals, and applicable collective bargaining agreements (if employment is unionized).

33. License/Certification Maintenance

Employee is required to maintain all active necessary licenses/certifications as a condition of employment.

34. Updates to Job Duties/Policies

Employer reserves the right to update job duties or workplace policies in response to changes in New Mexico law or industry practice.

35. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

36. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

37. Signature

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Title]

[Employer Legal Name]

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[Employee Legal Name]