Junior Facility Maintenance - Bethel, AK
About The Position
Grant Aviation is an Alaskan regional air carrier serving rural Alaska since 1971. With bases in Bethel, Emmonak, Dillingham, King Salmon, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor, Kenai, and Anchorage, Grant Aviation provides scheduled air transport of passengers, cargo, and mail, as well as air ambulance and charter service. Grant Aviation employs approximately 360 people. We believe that air travel isn't a luxury - it's a necessity - and we are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and reliable experience for all our customers. Our company is built upon respect for our customers, employees, and communities, and we constantly work to improve our operations to ensure smooth travel and enjoyable experiences. We are professional, while staying true to our Alaskan roots and commitment to the personal touch. This position requires significant climbing, kneeling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive movement. You will be a junior technician assisting Senior Facilities Technicians and involved in the overall upkeep of our station in Bethel. Ranging from minor repairs to preventative maintenance and projects, you will ensure the upkeep of the facilities, contributing to smooth daily operations. Additionally, you will assist our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team as needed on vehicle and heavy machinery repairs. We are looking for a motivated, honest, and reliable junior technician who makes safety a priority and has a desire to contribute to a safe work environment. This is a Full-time position and you will reside in Bethel.
Requirements
- An eagerness to learn the repair of material handling equipment and automated conveyor systems, HVAC, electric, construction and more.
- A foundational understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Basic knowledge of metal and wood fabrication.
- An aptitude for blueprint and electrical schematic reading.
- Familiarity with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Safety standards.
- Experience in customer service (1 year).
- The ability to use power and hand tools.
- Knowledgeable in utilizing computers to maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records.
- Ability to lift and/or move 100 lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Current Driver's License (Prefer applicants 25 years of age or older due to insurance requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Promoting a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
- Assisting in initiating and completing tasks such as installation, repair, patch and paint of walls, ceiling, and floors.
- Repairing damaged office furniture.
- Installing building insulation.
- Assisting with scheduled maintenance of furnace and boiler units.
- Trimming doors, windows, baseboard and inspecting facility units.
- Assisting as needed on vehicle and heavy machinery repairs to support station operations.
- Reporting hazardous conditions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision.
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Flight benefits.
- 401(k) program.
- Employee assistance program.
- HSA for qualified plans.
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
