Assistant Maintenance Mechanic

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School; Kwethluk (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School in Kwethukl, Alaska is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Mechanic to assist in maintaining district facilities safely and efficiently, contributing to a conducive learning environment for students.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a willingness to travel to remote locations, and the ability to work in a cross‑cultural rural Alaskan setting. This is a full-time, hourly role with pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Must pass Alaska State Water Treatment Operator in Training (OIT) exam within 3 test dates after offer, if required.

Responsibilities

• Performs semiskilled building maintenance tasks in craft areas as assigned.
• Works as assistant to a skilled maintenance mechanic.
• Works as a maintenance mechanic trainee.
• Performs duties with the highest standards of safety for personnel, students, and facilities.
• Responsible for reporting general building maintenance and equipment malfunction and repair needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance aptitude

Willingness to travel

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Mechanic

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School - Kwethluk, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5699586

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Maintenance Mechanic Job Goal: To help maintain district physical plants and facilities in a safe, efficient, and professional manner so as to enhance the learning environment of students.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated aptitude and willingness for general maintenance duties.
• Alaska State Water Treatment Operator in Training (OIT) where applicable. New hires and current employees must pass the examination within 3 consecutive test dates after being offered the training.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties:

• Performs semiskilled building maintenance tasks in craft areas as assigned.
• Works as assistant to a skilled maintenance mechanic.
• Works as a maintenance mechanic trainee.
• Performs duties with the highest standards of safety for personnel, students, and facilities.
• Responsible for reporting general building maintenance and equipment malfunction and repair needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.34 to $30.83 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Dugan , Site Administrator
• Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]