Maintenance Generalist Sub-Journey 2

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

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Corrections seeks a Maintenance Generalist Sub-Journey 2 for the Anchorage Correctional Complex in Anchorage, Alaska. Under supervision, you will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and utilities to support secure operations.

You will apply mechanical skills, safety practices, and problem-solving to maintain systems and equipment, with opportunities for training and advancement within the maintenance trade.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools; ability to repair and maintain building systems.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral directions, safety sheets, and time sheets.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills in maintenance trades.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work and use hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of interior and exterior building components, systems, and structures at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
• Maintain grounds, plants, and external structures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on essential utilities and fixtures.
• Ensure efficient operation of maintenance machinery and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical

Problem Solving

Learning

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Maintenance Generalist Sub-Journey 2 for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC) in Anchorage, Alaska.

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What You Will Be Doing

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, this position is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, including repairs and upkeep of both interior and exterior building components, systems, and structures at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The role involves maintaining grounds, plants, and external structures, as well as conducting preventative maintenance on essential utilities and fixtures. Additionally, this position plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of maintenance machinery and equipment by performing a variety of essential tasks necessary for their smooth functioning.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

The Alaska Department of Corrections ensures public safety through secure confinement, reformative programs, and supervised community reintegration. Committed to professionalism and respect, the department upholds the rights of crime victims and treats offenders humanely while promoting daily reform efforts.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Work with a dynamic group of individuals.
• Work with a variety of experienced DOC professionals.
• Assist and promote personal growth of subordinates through training, coaching, mentoring.
• Paid holidays, vacations, flexible health care coverage.
• The Anchorage area has many and varied recreational activities including performing arts, bird watching, hiking, fishing, snow machining, and skiing.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Work in a dynamic team, gain mentorship from experienced DOC professionals, and support personal growth through training and coaching. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays and access to Anchorage's diverse recreational activities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a candidate that possesses the following position-specific competencies:

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience providing the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform routine, non-specialized, and basic tasks independently while learning progressively more difficult tasks in the occupational field.

Essential Core Competencies:

Knowledge of basic mathematics and the safe and proper use and care of tools common to equipment and building maintenance.?

Ability to locate and use shop and manufacturer’s reference books and manuals;?perform limited construction and maintenance repairs using appropriate tools;?perform minor maintenance and repair onhand and power tools and equipment used in the work;?perform physically demanding work;?read and write; follow and apply written and oral directions and safety sheets;?complete written reports, e.g., time sheets, incident reports, material requests;?learn and safely handle construction, maintenance wastes and hazardous materials;?and respond to emergency situations following established procedures

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Position-Specific Competencies:

Sub-journey level workers are required to have the aptitude to develop, practice, and use needed skills and work behaviors; apply verbal and written instructions to individual and grouped tasks; perform routine tasks with consistent results; recognize situations requiring additional supervision or instruction in order to request assistance; apply acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities to new tasks; and learn proper usage and care of tools and equipment of the trade or craft.

Additionally:

Knowledge of work practices, methods, and processes

related to the building and maintenance trades; and work standards, care, or equipment and area safety practices.

Ability to layout simple projects or fabrications; follow documented instructions or guidelines from codes; perform

accurate calculations for estimating costs; develop knowledge of sustainable practices in routine maintenance and system operations; and recognize and perform “in kind” replacement of basic components.

Special

Note:

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral prior to posting on Workplace Alaska, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

Some positions may require any combination of

Driver’s License; Commercial Driver’s License, with Specified Endorsements; Current CPR Certificate; Current First Aid Certificate; Fire Alarm System Certificate; 40 Hours of Hazardous Work Operator Training; and/or Mandatory Training.

Incumbents of positions that require a Commercial Driver’s License are subject to drug and alcohol testing

in accordance with federal regulations.

Some positions may require a criminal background check and/or Possession of a security clearance by State or federal agencies.

Some positions may require recognition equivalent to, or certification of fitness as a Boiler Operator, Carpenter, and/or Painter.

Added Value Competencies and Certification are categorized as follows:

BASIC typical includes Cement; Hardware; Rough Carpentry; Water Base Paint; Asbestos Worker Certificate; Interagency Qualification System red card; Incident Command system (ICS) red card.

MODERATE typical includes Masonry with tile,

ceramics and stone; Finishes; Universal Refrigeration Certificate; Finish carpenter; Boiler (Hot Water); Appliance repair; Oil Base Paint with respirator.

HIGH typical includes Boiler (Steam); Digital controls; Electrical; Plumbing; Mechanical; Electronics and controls.

HIGHEST typical includes Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Certificate (HVAC).

“Essential Core Competencies” are a common or typical set of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that reflect successful performance of all levels of the career area. These are included in the position description and performance evaluation review process.

“Position-Specific Competencies” are a common or typical set of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that reflect successful performance of the skill level and primary duties of the specific job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, on-the-job, and military training), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post‑secondary degree, apprenticeships, and trade or vocational schools) and short-duration (such as a seminar, professional development, and mircocredentials, i.e., computer science, human resources, project management) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected for an interview, please provide the following:

Valid Driver’s License

RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES

Starting salary may be approved up to Step D-$27.31, if criteria are met.

EDUCATION

If post‑secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

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