Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation-posted 2 months ago
Entry Level
Remote • Anchorage, AK
Animal Production and Aquaculture

The Temporary Maintenance Assistant position is located at remote, off-grid hatcheries in the Prince William Sound of Alaska. PWSAC produces chum, sockeye, pink, and coho salmon. PWSAC is looking for enthusiastic individuals that will unite with PWSAC's mission of sustainable fisheries contributing to the culture and economy of the region.

  • Organize shop and other maintenance inventory for spare parts
  • Assist in performing maintenance and repair on generators, hatchery heating and hot water systems, pumps and fuel distribution systems, water recycle system, lake pump house and emergency pump system, lighting systems, emergency fire systems, hatchery domestic water and wastewater system
  • Follow all assigned fueling instructions
  • Fabricate new tools and equipment as needed
  • Follow preventative maintenance schedules for all hatchery equipment such as hydroelectric turbine generators, diesel generators, front-end loaders, pickup trucks, gas pumps, outboard motors, welders, cement mixers, steam cleaners, pressure washers, snow removal equipment, and power tools
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure operational efficiency
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions by referencing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs
  • Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
  • Complete architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical system preventative maintenance as assigned
  • Perform general cleaning, painting, and repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other building components
  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance tasks to maintain residential and commercial appliances such as hot water heaters, boilers, stoves/ovens, coolers, and freezers
  • Maintain logs of maintenance activities and prepare monthly reports, special reports, and studies
  • Use computers and web-based software for data entry, analysis, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Recommend procedures, techniques, and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques
  • Effectively interact with the public and direct inquiries appropriately
  • Comply with safety procedures and policies
  • Perform related duties as assigned
  • Post-secondary training in an accredited vocational-training school in one of the building, mechanical, or electrical trades
  • Four years of semi-skilled maintenance experience may substitute for the post-secondary vocational-training requirement
  • One year of semi-skilled experience in building and plant maintenance work
  • Must have a current driver's license
  • Free room and board at hatchery locations
  • Dormitory setting with shared room occupancy
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan - enrollment is optional
  • Employer match after 1 yr of service
  • $500 Travel Reimbursement
  • Industrial/Heavy Duty rain jacket and bibs provided
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