Maritime Maintenance

Salary: $33.62 - $42.03 Hourly
Location : Ketchikan International Airport, 1000 Airport Terminal Building Suite 10, Ketchikan, AK
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-5.26
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 05/26/2026


Job Description


Responsible for maritime maintenance in connection with the operation of passenger and vehicle ferries and docks under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent of Ketchikan International Airport.
Shift work, after hours and weekend work may be required.

Examples of Duties

• Ensure vessels are current with required U.S. Coast Guard examinations and are operating in full compliance with all applicable federal regulations regarding vessel safety equipment.
• Oversee all preventative and general maintenance of the airport ferry fleet.
• Oversee all preventive maintenance of the airport ferry fleet. Maintain schedules and documentation of all work accomplished on the vessels. Order materials with the guidance of the Maintenance Superintendent and act as the airport Port Engineer when vessels are in yard maintenance periods.
• Perform maintenance and operate ferry transfer bridges. Maintain and document work on other airport docks used by ferries for docking or moorage.
• Perform routine cleaning, painting, and other vessel maintenance work as assigned, including but not limited to decks, cabins, and safety equipment.
• Maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with the ferry captains, deck hands, Coast Guard personnel and their representatives.
• Perform relief Deck Hand duties as directed. Provide first aid and water rescue as needed.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have.
• Perform and assist in other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.

Qualifications


Agility and physical strength. Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in contacts with other crew members, the general public, and other agencies. Knowledge of procedures, practices and safety regulations pertaining to ferryboat operations and maintenance. Ability to administer first aid treatment as required. Ability to operate the gears of ferryboats and life-saving devices. Ability to understand and carry out oral commands and written instructions involving terms commonly used in vessel communication. Ability to perform skilled maintenance and repairs on a vessel. Ability to swim and carry out life-saving actions during emergencies. Willingness to perform various job-related tasks as situations require, a strong sense of teamwork, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver License with an acceptable driving record
• High school diploma.
• Five (5) years of relevant marine experience, servicing marine machinery such as propulsion systems, air systems and hydraulics. Three years total experience handling lines, tackle and mooring equipment.

Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.
KGB employees in the Inlandboatmen's Union Collective Bargaining Agreement can find information through the following links:
• Participation in the Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS);
• Health, vision and dental benefits provided by the Borough through Meritain Health effective the first of the month following your start date. The premium associated with health benefits are $25 per pay period, however, the Borough encourages participation in the Healthy Merits Wellness Program, which allows each covered employee to "buy back" the anticipated premium through wellness participation.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at a rate of 176 hours or 22 days per year for the first two years and thereafter at higher levels set out in the Borough Code (KGBC 3.30.030).
• Eleven paid holidays every year and two annual floating holidays.
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This safety sensitive position requires Pre-Employment Drug Testing and participation in a DOT random drug testing consortium, throughout the duration of employment. A five-panel test is conducted, for amphetamines, cocaine metabolites, marijuana metabolites, opiates, and phencyclidine. A negative result is required before beginning employment. Refusal or failure to be tested, or a final positive result will cause the employment offer to be rescinded. Do you agree to pre-employment drug testing and participation in the Random Drug Testing Program, if offered this position?

• Yes
• No

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