Maintenance Carpenter - Anchorage, AK

NMS; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance on commercial properties, including walls, roofs, floors, windows, drywall, and fixtures. The role involves ladders, scissor lifts, and using a computerized maintenance management system daily.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least five years of direct carpentry/building maintenance experience, and a valid Alaska driver's license with a three‑year clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly related carpentry and/or building maintenance experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License with three (3) years of acceptable driving record to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks on commercial property.
• Modifies and repairs interior/exterior walls systems, roof systems, floor coverings, windows and window coverings.
• Installs, textures, and repairs drywall.
• Builds and installs partitions and cabinetry.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware.
• Performs interior/exterior painting.
• Installs and repairs lock/key systems.
• Replaces/repairs receptacles, lamps, ballasts, sinks, toilets, faucets.
• Works daily with a computerized maintenance management system to enter, close, and record work orders.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Assists other maintenance technicians in a wide variety of tasks.
• Primarily works a day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Routine travel by commercial airline is required with some overnight stays.
• Participates in a revolving on‑call schedule with other department employees.
• Monitors and escorts as necessary subcontractor personnel.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

General maintenance

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, NMS delivers award‑winning support services to a variety of clients every day. Our clients have peace of mind, knowing that we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class service.

This position carries out activities required to maintain and correct damage to physical buildings, structures, and facilities. The role includes work with equipment such as ladders and scissor lifts and is responsible for routine general repair work.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of routine repairs and preventative maintenance tasks on commercial property.
• Modifies and repairs interior/exterior walls systems, roof systems, floor coverings, windows and window coverings.
• Installs, textures, and repairs drywall.
• Builds and installs partitions and cabinetry.
• Fits and installs prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware.
• Performs interior/exterior painting.
• Installs and repairs lock/key systems.
• Replaces/repairs receptacles, lamps, ballasts, sinks, toilets, faucets.
• Works daily with a computerized maintenance management system to enter, close, and record work orders.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Assists other maintenance technicians in a wide variety of tasks.
• Primarily works a day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Routine travel by commercial airline is required with some overnight stays.
• Participates in a revolving on‑call schedule with other department employees.
• Monitors and escorts as necessary subcontractor personnel.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly related carpentry and/or building maintenance experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License with three (3) years of acceptable driving record to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Skills and Abilities

Must be able to work well with others as directed and be a team player.

Able to work independently and prioritize workload.

Must be able to assume the role of site lead technician in an emergency.

Language skills are sufficient to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.

Math skills are sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning abilities are sufficient to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test, a post‑offer physical assessment, and a criminal background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work is both indoors and outdoors. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical requirements: The employee must be able and willing to fly in small aircraft; must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.