Mechanic II LLT

Long-Term Temporary Mechanic II

Juneau International Airport (JNU) is seeking a qualified person to hire as a Long-Term Temporary Mechanic II.

Under general direction of the Superintendent, incumbent services, repairs and performs routine and complex maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Collects and presents information needed to maintain fleet. Maintains written records and logs on services, parts and repair costs. Consults and collaborates on maintenance and repair problems with other mechanics and airfield personnel.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The right fit for this position will have the following characteristics:

• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
• Ability to multitask and possession of strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess a high standard of safety
• Self-starter and ability to stay motivated through task completion
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Consistent, timely, and conscientious
• Can be available to work overtime during weather events
• Can be relied on to respond to unplanned requests to work during off hours during weather events

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Juneau International Airport (JNU) is the primary transportation gateway to our region and is a dynamic and continually evolving environment that requires adaptability and offers a blend of rewarding and challenging experiences unique to airports.

As part of our team, you'll diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of specialized equipment and play a crucial role in maintaining JNU's light-duty, and heavy equipment fleet. JNU Airfield Division staff work collaboratively as a high-functioning team with the shared goal of ensuring the operational safety of the airport for the community and the flying public.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays and being on-call. Additionally, this position requires recalls to the airport for emergencies and weather events. The office is located at the airfield maintenance facility.

Typical Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is the servicing, repair, and maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment for the Juneau International Airport.

The successful applicant will:

• Remove, replace, clean and examine mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic parts, components and subassemblies.
• Perform diagnoses of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic failures, and determines cause of unusual noises.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, fluid level checks, and lubrications according to manufacturer's or Airport's recommended schedule.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnose variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate snow removal equipment and perform other duties as required.
• Additionally, incumbents will establish and maintain work progress, supply and time records, advise on the ordering of needed parts and supplies, and operate shop equipment in the manufacture and repair of needed parts.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in automotive, construction/heavy equipment, truck, or transit bus repair and maintenance as appropriate to specific position.

Substitution:

Post-secondary education or technical training in automotive work may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 125 clock hours

of instruction for one month of experience up to a maximum of twenty-four months.

Licensure:

The Service Technician II LTT position requires a valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of application.

OR

A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and passenger from any U.S. state at time of applicati on.

AND

The candidate must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class "A" Commercial Driver's License, including appropriate endorsements within nine (9) months of initial appointment and for continued employment.

SPECIAL NOTE: *Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver's Clearinghouse record. Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough's drug-testing program.