DAC Maintenance Tech (I / II)

Fairweather,-LL; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairweather-LL in Alaska seeks a DAC Maintenance Technician II to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across DAC facilities, buildings, and airfield support equipment. This role requires strong technical aptitude, independence, and readiness to support aircraft operations in a remote Arctic environment.

You will work with heavy equipment, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems daily. The position emphasizes safety, documentation of work, and timely response to emergencies,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school certification required.
• Three to five years of experience in maintenance, construction, airport operations, or FBO support.
• Valid licenses/certifications, including forklift or loader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and assist in aircraft support and ground handling.
• Assist with small construction or repair projects.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-minded

Effective communication

Hand tools & power tools

Basic diagnostic equipment

Independent work

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or trade school certification

Tools

Forklift certification

Front-End Loader certification

Tug certification

CDL (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:The DAC Maintenance Technician II performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, and operational support across DAC facilities, buildings, grounds, mechanical systems, and airfield support equipment. This role requires strong technical aptitude, the ability to work independently, and readiness to supportaircraftoperations in a remote Arctic environment. Responsibilities include heavy equipment operation, general construction tasks, utility system maintenance, and daily support of airport and facility operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance on facility equipment and systems.

• Inspect andmaintainelectrical, plumbing, fire pumps, HVAC, boilers, heating systems, wastewater systems, jetways, and related equipment.

• Diagnose issues, repair or replace components, and document work performed using company maintenance software.

• Respond to emergency or priority maintenance requests promptly to minimize operational downtime.

• Maintain hangar spaces including sweeping, surface cleaning, and equipment organization.

• Conduct exterior custodial duties such as snow removal, sanding, and ice management asrequired.

Operations & Airfield Support

• Supportaircraftarrivals, departures, marshaling, towing, and ground handling activities as needed.

• Operate heavy equipment including loader, sweeper, tug, forklift, scissor-lift, and other machinery.

• Prepare, load, and offload cargo, materials, and shipments.

• Assistwith jetway movement, servicing, pre-heating equipment, and otheraircraftsupport systems.

Construction & Project Work

• Execute small construction or repair projects with minimal supervision.

• Perform carpentry, framing, plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC installation/repair, insulation, drywall, painting, roofing, siding, and concrete work asrequired.

• Contribute to new facility build-outs, renovations, and upgrades.

General Responsibilities

• Follow all corporate policies, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.

• Maintain a safe work environment and activelyparticipatein safety programs.

• Develop working knowledge of building systems, utility infrastructure, and specialized equipment.

• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to perform tasks safely in remote Arctic conditions.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficiencywith hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.

• Skilled in operation of heavy equipment or the ability to become proficient quickly.

• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions and follow established procedures.

• Competent computer skills for documenting maintenance tasks and communicating operational updates.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and use judgment toaccomplishdaily goals.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbsroutinely; occasionallifting upto 75lbsmay berequired.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, work overhead, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

• Must be capable of operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools safely for prolonged durations.

• Ability to work in confined spaces, on elevated platforms, and in and around active airfield operations.

• Must have sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform technical tasks, inspections, and equipment operation.

• Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves,fall‑protectionharnesses, andcold‑weathersurvival gear.
• Ability to work long shifts (12 hours) in a rotational schedule, including occasional night work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school certificationrequired.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Three to five years of experience in maintenance, construction, airport operations, or FBO support.

• Forklift, Front-End Loader, or Tug certification preferred (or ability to obtain within one month of hire).

• Current Alaska Driver’s Licenserequired; CDL preferred but notrequired.

• Previousexperience working in remote / North Slope Arctic conditions strongly preferred.

• Ability to obtain AOA & SIDA Security Clearances (10-year background requirement).

• Must pass a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Disclaimer:This job description outlines the general nature and scope of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. Employees maybe requiredto performadditionaltasks as assigned to support operational needs.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.