Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead (PCN 20-8160)

State of Alaska • Seward, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is hiring an Advanced Journey/Lead Automotive Mechanic at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the position maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. Duties also include maintenance and repairs in the Motor Pool and Warehouse, work on overhead doors and security gates, snow removal inside and outside the facility’s perimeter fences, and record keeping for the underground storage tank fuel system.

The role may involve unusually difficult work, adapting or modifying procedures when guidelines are unavailable, and applying advanced technical skills. Lead-worker duties include assigning, monitoring, training, and evaluating daily tasks; coordinating work and priorities; ensuring schedule, quality, safety, and security standards are followed; giving instructions; recommending solutions; and motivating others.

Spring Creek Correctional Center is Alaska’s only maximum-security adult male facility. It serves minimum-, medium-, and close-custody sentenced felons and has a capacity of more than 500 inmates and approximately 200 staff. Some positions in this job class may require additional certifications or random drug testing. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and Class A CDL before reporting for duty.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and progressively responsible experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties.
• Experience and ability to routinely and independently resolve unusual issues, develop or modify techniques, troubleshoot electronic or mechanical systems, and/or perform computerized diagnostic mechanic duties; or to direct and review others’ work while assisting with the most complex light-duty and automotive equipment projects.
• Knowledge of current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology, technical manuals and regulations, and lubrication requirements.
• Skill in maintaining a clean and safe work and tool area and using standard shop tools and procedures.
• Ability to retrieve, read, and apply OSHA guidelines and information from technical manuals, computers, and microfiche.
• Ability to select and use proper tools; maintain and repair shop tools and equipment; use lubrication equipment; and recognize wear points.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English and perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
• Ability to use a digital volt-ohm meter.
• Willingness to attend and pass factory-authorized training schools for specific vehicles, equipment, or aircraft and apply the training to specific problems.
• Advanced journey workers must be able to adapt or modify procedures and work without available or applicable guidelines, and must have knowledge of drivetrain, suspension, and emissions systems.
• Advanced journey workers must know techniques and procedures for light-duty automotive and heavy-equipment maintenance and repair using electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Advanced journey workers must be able to retrieve information from computer programs and CD-ROMs; check computer chips and calibrations; apply vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements; learn and provide seasonal snow removal as called upon; select and operate diagnostic equipment; and apply electronic analysis to diagnoses.
• Lead workers must be able to work efficiently, ensure adequate resources, equipment, and tools are available, and recommend alternative solutions to problems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and Class A CDL; proof is required before reporting to duty.
• Some positions may require an Alaska Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsements, a Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Certificate, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Welding Certificate, and/or participation in random drug testing.
• The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check and be fingerprinted.
• Use of APSIN requires a Department of Public Safety security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and technologies that help individuals with disabilities use computer equipment and software.
• Knowledge of road-work and pavement materials, methods, and tools used to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces, sidewalks, parking lots, or runways.
• Knowledge of aircraft rescue and firefighting practices and federal ARFF equipment performance standards when working at an airport duty station.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles.
• Ability to make repairs to vehicle bodies and frames, apply municipal vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements, overhaul engines, and use precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in the Motor Pool and Warehouse.
• Maintain and repair overhead doors and security gates.
• Perform snow removal inside and outside the facility’s perimeter fences as called upon.
• Keep records for the fuel system on underground storage tanks.
• Complete unusually difficult work and adapt or modify procedures, operations, or processes as needed.
• For lead-worker duties, assign, monitor, train, and evaluate daily tasks; coordinate work and priorities; ensure adherence to schedules and quality, safety, and security standards; provide clear instructions; recommend solutions; and motivate others.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify vehicle drivetrains, suspension systems, and emissions systems.
• Use electronic diagnostic equipment and other diagnostic tools to inspect and repair light-duty automotive and heavy equipment.
• Make repairs to vehicle bodies and frames, overhaul engines as required by the duty station, and use precision measuring instruments.
• Prioritize inspection steps, apply electronic analysis to equipment diagnoses, and manipulate tools in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Employer-paid basic life insurance, with additional coverage available.
• Retirement with annuity and deferred compensation plans.
• Vacation leave of 15 hours per month, with accrual increasing based on time served.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Health benefit package with an employer contribution toward medical, vision, and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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