Maintenance Specialist

Alaska Riverways, Inc; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Riverways, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to work with leadership to maintain facilities, boats, and grounds. The role includes performing various construction, fabrication, and logistical projects, operating heavy equipment, and assisting with seasonal startups and shutdowns of multiple sites.

Wage range is $24–$28 per hour, with potential increases based on performance. Skills are preferred but not required; training will be provided to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Skills and qualifications are preferred, but not necessary.
• Will ing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities, buildings, boats, and grounds.
• Assist with or lead construction, fabrication, and logistical projects.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist with seasonal startup/shutdown of facilities.
• Maintain inventory, tools, and supplies in the shop.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager and President.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-skilled

Heavy equipment operation

Carpentry

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

The Maintenance Specialist works in coordination with the President, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager and Grounds Crew staff to maintain all facilities, including buildings, boats, and grounds. Responsibilities include:Assisting with or leading various construction, fabrication, and logistical projects.Operating and maintaining heavy equipment as needed.Assisting with seasonal startup/shutdown of all facilities, including Steamboat Landing, Chena Village, Discovery Fleet and Gold Dredge 8.Maintain inventory, tools, and supplies in the shop.Performing additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and President.This position is part mechanic, part boat engineer, part equipment operator, part carpenter, part fabricator, and part handyman.Schedule:Spring & Summer: Higher workload, including weekends and overtime as needed.Fall & Winter: Lighter workload, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts.Compensation:Wage range is $24–$28 per hour, depending on experience, with potential for increases based on performance.Skills and qualifications are preferred, but not necessary. Willing to train the right candidate.