Facilities Maintenance Laborer (Alaska Railroad)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform general labor for the Facilities Department during the summer months throughout the rail belt. This role involves various maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of section houses and other railroad buildings.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of general home and building repair.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with power washers, weed whackers, and lawnmowers.
• Incumbent must be able to perform traditional maintenance activities.
• Incumbent works alone or as a member of a work crew, either in a shop situation or at a work site.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to perform the general maintenance and construction duties that may include, but not be limited to walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to climb in to/out of confined spaces, climb tall ladders on to rooftops and/or other high structures.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to travel of town for 2-3 days a week.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform general repairs that do not require a specialized maintenance mechanic. Examples may include painting, power washing, landscaping and cleaning.
• Have basic knowledge of hand tools and small power equipment.
• Ability to assist and follow directions of maintenance mechanic crew and perform routine maintenance on buildings.
• Ability to travel for days at a time.
• Must always maintain at least a three-year continuous period free of any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions.

Responsibilities

• Performs painting, power washing, landscaping, and general cleaning of section houses and other railroad buildings throughout the rail belt.
• Sweeps parking lots and sidewalks.
• Performs operational functions and maintains equipment and work area in accordance with practices and procedures prescribed in ARRC Manual of Safety Rules and Regulations for General Guidance and Protection of Railroad Personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed