Maintenance Mechanic I

Maintenance Mechanic I

The City and Borough Juneau, Parks & Recreation Department is hiring! Come join our team if you are interested in maintaining CBJ buildings and facilities!

Who We Are Looking For A successful Maintenance Mechanic I applicant:

• Will have experience in the repair and maintenance of facilities at the apprentice or helper level.
• Will possess their own hand tools.
• Will have the ability to be flexible with shifting work priorities.
• Will be dependable.
• Will work well as a team member.
• Will have basic computer skills.
• Will have a willingness to learn new skills.
• Will be a self-starter.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

Working Hours And Location

This position typically works Monday through Friday 7:30am 3:30pm, work outside of these hours may be required to help ensure facilities are maintained. Your day will start at the Mt Jumbo Shop located in Douglas, but considerable time will be spent working at other facilities around the CBJ.

Typical Responsibilities

This position will primarily be responsible for assisting with the repair and maintenance of CBJ facilities. Repair and maintenance may include but is not limited to; painting interior and exterior, removing clogs in drain lines, pressure washing, patching walls, inspecting fire extinguisher, and assisting higher-level mechanics with more complex work in the repair and maintenance of facilities. This position will also be responsible for helping to organize and maintain our inventory system and assist with the maintenance of our computer maintenance management system.

Your typical workday will start at the Mt. Jumbo Shop where you will review your assigned work in our computer maintenance management software and check in with your supervisor and coworkers before heading out to remote work sites in your CBJ provided vehicle. Once at remote work sites you will perform your assigned work either on your own or with another coworker. At the end of the day, you will report back to the Mt Jumbo Shop where you will discuss the day's work and record the work that you have done in our computer maintenance management software.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the construction and repair of buildings and structures or components at the apprentice or helper level.

Other:

Must possess and maintain own set of hand tools.

A valid Alaska Driver's License at the time of appointment and for continued employment.

OSHA Requirements

This position requires attendance at and certification in CPR, First Aid, and Confined Space.

Note for Parks & Recreation Building Maintenance positions: As part of the selection process, applicants are subject to a background investigation that includes a criminal background review, credit check, and fingerprinting. All information provided by the applicant will be verified. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or dismissed if already employed.

Benefits

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer many benefits. The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for
• Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Short-term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
• Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• 21 days of PL within first year of employment
• Personal leave includes Sick leave
• Thirteen paid holidays a year
• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools