Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead (PCN 20-5435)

State of Alaska • Mackenzie Point, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead at Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) located in Mackenzie Point, Alaska. This position is under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman. The primary responsibilities include maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, diagnosing, and overhauling all vehicles, heavy equipment, and small engines. The role also involves developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program for machines and equipment, operating and inspecting machines to diagnose defects, determining repair methods, obtaining quotes for parts, and maintaining warranty records. Additionally, the position may assist with general grounds keeping and snow removal inside and outside the facility perimeter fences.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a Class B CDL.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must be fingerprinted.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, diagnosing and overhauling all vehicles, heavy equipment and small engines.
• Developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program for machines and equipment to include oil changes, transmission fluid and filter changes, checking coolant levels, brake fluid, power steering fluid, air filters, fuel filters, tire pressure, and wiper blades and keeping accurate service records.
• Operating and inspecting machines and heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects and system failures.
• Determine best way to correct problems, obtain quotes for parts and submit for approval.
• Maintaining warranty records on all vehicles and machines to ensure warranties are maintained on a set schedule.
• Assisting with general grounds keeping and snow removal as needed inside and outside the perimeter fences of facility

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules – 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs
• On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only
• Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week
• Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins

What This Job Offers

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