What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Maintenance Utility Tech, Temp position at HECLA MINING CO.?
About Us
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Here’s what you can expect in this role:
- Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well.
- Perform duties as assigned, that include but are not limited to washing, cleaning and painting.
- Working on a remote island and living in a mining camp environment away from home if you are not Juneau based. The schedule is working 12.5 hour days for 14 days followed by 14 days off.
- This is a temporary role, but a great opportunity to work with us and show potential to move into a full-time position.
- You’ll be doing workplace inspections assigned each morning. Then, we’ll rely on you to prioritize your work before you get started.
- Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before we start the day for your safety and the safety of your team.
- A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.
We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Then, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are a fit for you, and you are a fit for us.
If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers/
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla.com and our recruiting page at http://www.hecla.com/careers
POSITION SUMMARY
General building maintenance, including painting, and cleaning.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
- Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
- Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
- Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
- Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
- Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
- Using and maintaining PPE
- Providing suggestions for improving work processes
- Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
- Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
- Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
- Participating in risk assessment methodology
- Participating in safety initiatives
- Receiving training and instruction as required
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Painting interior and exteriors.
- Scrubbing floors and general cleaning as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Other Qualifications
- Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Pass a position-specific physical demands assessment.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear.
Abilities Tested
POET Test | Description |
Lifting Abilities – You can: | Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 75 lbs x 2. Lift with 1 hand from floor to knuckles: 56 lbs x 2. Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 72 lbs x 2. Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 60 lbs x 2. Lift with 2 hands from floor to crown: 60 lbs x 2. |
Pushing and Pulling Abilities – You can: | Push horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 150 lbs with two hands. Pull horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 150 lbs with two hands. |
Carrying Abilities – You can: | Carry with 2 hands at self-selected height: 72 lbs for a distance of 10 feet. Carry with 1 hand at self-selected height: 56 lbs for a distance of 25 feet. |
Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities – You can: | Stair Climb Test: Climb up and down a total of 15 steps. Ladder Climb Test: Climb up and down 18 rungs |
Carrying and Stair Climbing Abilities – You can: | Carry 24 lbs with 1 hand at a self-selected height and stair climb (ascend/descend) 15 steps x 2. |
Agilities – You can: | Stooping and Twisting: From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 5 to each side. Kneeling: From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 5, each knee. Sustained Squatting: From standing, lower body into a functional squat position and hold posture for 30 seconds. Repetitive Squatting: Repeat squats x 5 reps. |
Vision:
- Able to judge distances and spatial relationships to avoid accidents while driving and walking underground
- Have clarity of vision while operating vehicles
- Have clarity of vision for distances while navigating within the mine and access roads efficiently and safely
- Able to adjust varying points of reference while safely navigating the terrain, maintaining awareness of traffic, and operating tools and machinery
- Able to identify vehicles, machinery, and people in peripheral vision
Speaking:
- Able to clearly communicate with all levels of employees on the radio and in person
Hearing:
- Must wear hearing protection while working in noisy areas
Work Environment
Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud.
Greens Creek
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Compensation & Benefits
Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Applications & Resumes
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be uploaded online and attached to your completed online employment application. You may apply at http://www.hecla.com/careers/.
Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit Hecla’s website at www.hecla.com
and our recruiting page at
http://www.hecla.com/careers/
Acknowledgment
I have received my job description and understand I will be evaluated on the requirements of the Fixed Maintenance Utility Technician, Temporary position.