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.

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.

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.