Maintenance Mechanic I

Maintenance Mechanic I

SALARY

$29.18 Hourly

LOCATION

Facilities Maintenance

JOB TYPE

Regular Full Time

JOB NUMBER

FY25-00187

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

DIVISION

PW MAINTENANCE

OPENING DATE

10/29/2025

CLOSING DATE

11/11/2025 9:00 PM Alaska

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

01- APEA

Basic Function

Perform a variety of general labor, maintenance, repair tasks, and clean-up in support of preventative and predictive maintenance as directed by the Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Works with other maintenance mechanics in completing job assignments.

SALARY:                                           8A
REPORTS TO:                                 Facilities Maintenance Assistant Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:           None

Typical Duties

1.  Perform scheduled routine preventative and predictive maintenance functions, including servicing, adjusting, aligning, lubricating, and cleaning.
2.  Provide assistance to other mechanics/staff as needed.
3.  Use testing equipment and power and hand tools to assist in minor structural maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry duties.
4.  Assist in the repair, service, and replacement of routine mechanical components. Assist in performing incinerator, boiler and furnace troubleshooting, tune-ups, cleaning, and repairs.
5.  Purchase repair parts and maintain inventories; deliver maintenance components to all Borough buildings.
6.  Performs routine maintenance of buildings. Clean and organize shop and general facility areas, to include trash and litter. Clean clogged toilets and drains.
7.  Performs heavy manual work as assigned for extended periods, sometimes under adverse weather conditions.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age at time of employment.
2.  Two (2) years professional work experience performing routine/general building maintenance and/or construction, performing structural repair, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.
3.  Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.  Knowledge of common construction tools and materials.
2.  Knowledge and proper safe use of testing equipment and power and hand tools used in performing plumbing, electrical, and carpentry duties.
3.  Ability to understand and execute oral or written instructions; ability to complete written documentation of all work performed in a timely and accurate manner.
OTHER
1.  This position requires a criminal background investigation.
2.  A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
3.  Ability to wear a respirator and pass a medical physical.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:
Frequent interdepartmental business contact; frequent routine public contact, and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; experiences mostly routine problems daily with a few minor problems that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness, or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Performs duties in a variety of conditions, generally unpleasant areas with undesirable elements or factors on a somewhat continuous basis; major accident/hazard risk; requires sustained periods of heavy lifting, crouching, stooping or stretching (50+ lbs.).
This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.


Benefits

The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex-Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system.

You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full time employees. 

Application Procedure:

 Apply Online

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.

For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office.  The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.

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