About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician provides scheduled, unscheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance services for all Nome Public Schools District facilities in Nome, Alaska. This non-rotational position supports maintenance and repair of district facilities and is open to Nome residents only. The role performs maintenance across building systems and equipment, documents work in a computer management system, and may provide technical direction to other maintenance employees.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Three or more years of verifiable experience in building maintenance or the electrical, HVAC, or plumbing trades.
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to operate the Maintenance Work Order System.
  • Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
  • Frequently walk, stand, and lift; occasionally pull and push; and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Extensive facility maintenance experience, especially with commercial electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Previous experience with Direct Digital Control systems.
  • Third-class boiler license.
  • Technical certificate or higher in an established building trade.
  • Heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on physical plant equipment, including HVAC and building automation systems, electrical and plumbing systems, oil-fired boilers, hydronic hot-water heating systems, and heavy equipment.
  • Keep equipment, systems, and buildings ready for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, following established policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.
  • Perform plumbing work, including clearing stoppages, replacing fittings and P-traps, repairing or replacing toilets, sinks, and faucets, installing dishwashers, troubleshooting leaks, and changing water-heater elements.
  • Replace electrical fixtures and outlets.
  • Troubleshoot appliances; install and repair cabinets; and adjust doors.
  • Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Perform carpentry and drywall repairs.
  • Routinely monitor fire alarm, fire protection, emergency power, and building automation and controls systems.
  • Document maintenance actions and system or equipment irregularities requiring continued monitoring to maintain continuity between shifts.
  • Document work and actions taken and enter data into a computer management system.
  • Provide technical direction to other maintenance employees when needed.
  • Maintain NMS maintenance and safety standards.
  • Assist with organizing and cleaning the maintenance shop and remove garbage as needed.
  • Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success.

Benefits

  • Federal benefits
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