Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Reports to:        Operations Supervisor

Status:               Current

Department:      Maintenance                                   

Classification:   Non-Exempt            

Location:           Unalaska                                                                            

Summary of Position

Provide mechanical maintenance as directed by the operations supervisor, including but not limited to repair of commercial and residential boilers and structures on developed and undeveloped land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation.  The Maintenance Technician may lead and participate in the work of the crew and is responsible for ensuring safe and careful operation of hand tools, power hand tools, and equipment and general work practices.

Essential Functions

Repair and Maintenance

Respond to the daily tasks based upon priorities developed through consultation with the Operations Supervisor, work orders received, and major projects scheduled.

Routinely determine the tools, supplies, and equipment needed to safely carry out tasks and perform those tasks as directed by the Operations Supervisor.

Ensure that adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are available.

Ensure that work done is complete and adheres to quality control standards.

Review and participate in routine tasks including plumbing, concrete work, framing, painting, roofing, heating system repairs, grounds keeping, landscaping, and road maintenance.

Regularly inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper working order and oversee preventative maintenance of equipment.

Participate in regular meetings on a weekly basis.

Ensure proper and safe use of equipment and personal protective equipment is used.

Construction, Maintenance and Repair

Review and participate in maintenance and repair of building structures from the foundation to roof, and includes siding, sheetrock, and interior finishing, installation of heating systems, plumbing, cabinets, bathrooms, window glazing, exterior painting, and landscaping.

Operates and maintains equipment and inventory of tools. Instructs and supervises subordinate laborers in the use, maintenance, and repair of equipment and control of tools. 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills.

Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques pertaining to residential and commercial building construction, maintenance and repair, and proper safety standards and precautions.

Considerable knowledge or the tools and equipment associated with the building maintenance and construction trades.

Ability to help organize, schedule, and assign work to employees.

Proficient writing and computer processing skills for use in communicating written memos and emails.

Demonstrated ability to use and operate the tools and equipment of the building maintenance and construction trades in a safe and effective manner.

Work in extreme weather conditions for prolonged periods of time; ability to perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, lifting objects up to 45 pounds, and walking through rough terrain.

Consistently keep accurate records.

Instruct employees in the proper use of tools and equipment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, supervisors, and the general public.

Plan, implement and verify the quality of work in the finished product, ability to track costs and to create cost reports on projects.

Must have or have the ability to obtain and retain a valid Alaska Driver’s License before starting work as well as possess and maintain a good driving record free of any DUI or other major driving infractions.

Minimum Experience Required

High school diploma or equivalent 

Two years of increasingly responsible experience at a journeyman level in the skilled trades, or three years of experience in the building construction, maintenance and repair trades, or two years of safety and supervision experience in the construction trades

Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the building trades

A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. 

Ounalashka Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ounalashka grants employment preference to Shareholders of Ounalashka Corporation, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.