What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic II position at City & Borough of Juneau?
Under general direction of the Superintendent, the incumbent services, repairs and performs routine and complex maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Collects and presents information needed to maintain JNU 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 will 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.
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.
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.
Other: Airport Position will be provided their own set of hand tools.
A valid Class “A” Alaska Commercial Driver’s License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes and with a Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of 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. https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register
Employment is contingent upon passing a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544.
This will require an FBI fingerprint and criminal history records assessment. Continued employment is contingent on ability to maintain a favorable record.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Rich Ross
Phone Number: (907-321-3803
Email: rich.ross@jnuairport.com