About The Position

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is seeking a Maintenance Specialist in Kodiak, Alaska. This position is the sole maintenance mechanic responsible for the maintenance, installation, and repair of facility systems and their components at the Westward Region Fish and Game Near Island facility. This position also assists with maintenance at other facilities in Kodiak and surrounding communities. Duties include a wide range, including but not limited to, making independent maintenance and repair decisions; installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing oil and gas fired boilers, mechanical systems such as ventilation systems, interior and exterior structural components, performing rough and finish carpentry and related construction, repairing or assisting with the installation of sanitary, storm, and domestic water lines, performing minor electrical repair and replacement. The position also interacts with local staff on maintenance needs and requests and performs or arranges the work necessary to correct or repair facility issues.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License is required.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
  • Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
  • Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Alaska Residency Requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance, installation, and repair of facility systems and their components.
  • Assisting with maintenance at other facilities in Kodiak and surrounding communities.
  • Making independent maintenance and repair decisions.
  • Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing oil and gas fired boilers.
  • Maintaining mechanical systems such as ventilation systems.
  • Maintaining interior and exterior structural components.
  • Performing rough and finish carpentry and related construction.
  • Repairing or assisting with the installation of sanitary, storm, and domestic water lines.
  • Performing minor electrical repair and replacement.
  • Interacting with local staff on maintenance needs and requests.
  • Performing or arranging the work necessary to correct or repair facility issues.

Benefits

  • Wage increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2026.
  • Opportunities to see remote parts of the state.
  • Advancement within the division is encouraged and supported.
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