About The Position

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG), Facility Maintenance Office (FMO) is recruiting for a Maintenance Specialist - Bldg./Facility/Const - Journey 1. This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LL) bargaining unit at a wage grade 53. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Maintenance Specialist works independently to construct, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain multiple state facilities within the guidelines of current state statutes and codes in the most efficient and economical manner possible. This role requires identifying problems, making appropriate decisions for resolution, and performing construction and/or maintenance repairs as needed. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing complex heating and ventilating systems, performing repairs and tune-ups of burners for boilers and furnaces, and installing and rebuilding Toyo stoves. The position also involves performing preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and using direct digital control (DDC) control systems to optimize building efficiency and comfort. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems ranging from lights to electrical motors and generators, performing inspections, and detecting/identifying electrical problems in lighting systems, building wiring, and electrical panels. Duties include replacing outlets, switches, and lighting ballasts (120 volt and 220 volt). The position is also responsible for the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of plumbing issues in a variety of structures, including replacing and/or repairing broken plumbing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, and associated equipment.

Requirements

  • Must identify problems, make appropriate decision for resolution, and perform construction and/or maintenance repairs as needed.
  • Must have the ability to interpret complex blueprints, ladder diagrams, schematics, specifications, and control logic.
  • Understanding and use of computers and complicated computer software is essential.
  • Must have the ability to work overtime and travel.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
  • Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
  • Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance.
  • Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • State of Alaska/Department of Administration Level 1 Procurement Authority and State Boiler License must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Competent in all trades.

Responsibilities

  • Construct, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain multiple state facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex heating and ventilating systems.
  • Perform repairs and tune-ups of burners for boilers and furnaces.
  • Install and rebuild Toyo stoves.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
  • Use direct digital control (DDC) control systems to optimize building efficiency and comfort.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems ranging from lights to electrical motors and generators.
  • Perform inspections and detect and identify electrical problems in lighting systems, building wiring, and electrical panels.
  • Replace outlets, switches and lighting ballasts, 120 volt and 220 volt.
  • Install, repair, and troubleshoot plumbing issues in a variety of structures.
  • Replace and/or repair broken plumbing fixtures, e.g., toilets, urinals, and associated equipment.

Benefits

  • Consistent 37.5-hour workweek
  • Option for occasional telework
  • Paid leave accrual
  • Various retirement options
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
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