Building Maintenance Technician

Unalaska; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical premiums

100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D

Relocation assistance up to $7,000

Travel allowance $2,500 yearly

Longevity bonus $2,000

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

City of Unalaska is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to perform skilled and semi-skilled repair, maintenance, and upkeep of City buildings and facilities in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The role requires carpentry experience, knowledge of building systems, and the ability to read blueprints, with forklift certification preferred.

The position offers a union pay range and robust benefits. Open date October 28, 2026; close date until filled.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in the building trades.
• Carpentry experience is required.
• Vocational training, particularly in building system maintenance, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled repair, maintenance, and upkeep of City buildings, facilities, properties, and equipment.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and manuals; use standard methods and tools for repairs.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Building maintenance

Blueprints & manuals

Record keeping

Tool use

Forklift certification

Education

Two years building trades experience

Carpentry experience

Vocational training in building systems maintenance

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Facilities Maintenance

OPEN DATE: October 28, 2026
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
POSITION: Building Maintenance Technician
SALARY: $40.16 - $46.56/hour [Union Position Hiring Range - Step 1-6]

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for Building Maintenance Technician. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification.The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position performs various skilled and semi-skilled duties for the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of City buildings, facilities, properties, and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge of standard building and systems repairs, maintenance, and record keeping. Must be safety conscious and possess good “housekeeping” skills, i.e., maintain a neat and orderly workstation.

Ability to use, care, and maintain accountability of hand and power tools and accessories.

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and manuals.

Ability to use standard methods, procedures, tools, and equipment of the maintenance trades to perform general building and systems repairs properly.

Must be able to maintain accurate records.

Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.

Ability to learn and abide by the building maintenance division's rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and terminology.

Ability to obtain forklift certification.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least two (2) years of experience in the building trades.

Vocational training, particularly in building system maintenance, is preferred.

Carpentry experience is required.

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed will be evaluated individually.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Required to have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.

Must be eligible to work in the US; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal law.

Successfully pass a background test, which includes criminal background, professional, and reference checks.

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in dusty, wet, cold, and snowy conditions.

Position requires lifting and physical effort to complete assignments without assistance.

BENEFITS:

100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee & dependents)

100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)

100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee & dependents)

Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation Membership (employee only)

Relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and one family member, if applicable

Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on the date of hire after 1st year of employment

Longevity bonus of $2,000 beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary

Personal Leave starting at 16 hours a month

10 paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays per year

Eligible for 457 Retirement Plans with MissionSquare and other Voluntary Benefits

Eligible for PERS Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System)

Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title 3 for details)

CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Administration
43 Raven Way, P.O. Box 610
Unalaska, AK 99685

Questions? Please call us at [phone]

Contact Number:907-581-1252
Fax:[phone]

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Except Municipal Holidays)

City of Unalaska 43 Raven Way P.O. Box 610 Unalaska, Alaska 99685 [phone]