Maintenance Specialist-Electrician-Journey 2/Lead

Transportation and Public Facilities; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities at Anchorage International Airport seeks skilled electricians to maintain critical electrical systems, including airfield and exterior lighting. The role involves diagnosing faults, testing generators, and coordinating with airfield operations to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with weather-related challenges; candidates should be capable of leading tasks, mentoring others, and adhering to regulations

Qualifications

• Certificate of Fitness as an Electrician (Alaska).
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• National Electric Code knowledge.
• OSHA regulations-compliant practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems for ANC including airfield and exterior lighting.
• Inspect and repair electrical controls, generators, and lighting fixtures.
• locates for construction projects and test backup generators.
• communicate clearly via radios with operations staff.
• work in varying weather to keep airport infrastructure operational.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Electrical knowledge

Mechanics

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Anchorage International Airport, is looking for multiple

Maintenance Specialist - Electrician - Journey 2/Leads

to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

With minimal supervision, the candidate will professionally maintain the electrical systems associated with Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Duties encompass a wide range, including but not limited to, airfield lighting systems, exterior building lighting, street lighting, lift stations, pilot-controlled gates, and other electrical controls. The airport environment is dynamic, offering both excitement and challenges for electricians. The combination of advanced systems and constantly changing conditions demands a high level of skill.

Responsibilities also include the maintenance and repair of all electrical systems across the airfield and complex, regardless of weather conditions. Effective communication on both company and air-to-ground radios is essential. Additional tasks involve equipment cleaning and maintenance, fixture rebuilding, locates for construction projects, testing backup generators, and airfield lighting inspections.

As part of the AFM crew, the candidate will inspect and repair lighting systems in various conditions. This could entail replacing light fixtures during "whiteout" conditions on runways and taxiways during snow events, repairing fixtures by boat on the lake, or training for emergencies. These scenarios illustrate the diverse challenges faced daily, where routine maintenance keeps Alaska's infrastructure operational.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The mission at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is to spearhead the development, operation, and maintenance of the airport, serving Anchorage, Alaska, and the global community. Recognized with numerous awards, our dedicated team functions seamlessly to ensure the airport's safety and efficient functioning. From accommodating a diverse range of aircraft, including small general aviation to the world's largest cargo planes, to managing state-of-the-art airfield lighting systems, our electricians are at the forefront of innovation. Anchorage International Airport proudly holds the title of the largest airport in Alaska and ranks as the fourth busiest cargo airport worldwide. With a workforce of 110 staff members, our Airfield Maintenance Station collaborates harmoniously to uphold regulatory certifications and compliance standards for this pivotal FAR Part 139 and TSA 1542 designated airport, encompassing even the world's busiest seaplane base

The benefits of joining our team:

• ANCAirfield Maintenancehasa dynamic and challenging work environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as well as gaining additional experience that could lead to other opportunities. In addition to this, you are eligible for State of Alaska Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and 11 paid Holidays.
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan instead of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program

The working environment you can expect:

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located west of

Anchorage, Alaska.

While we strive to create a collaborative 'team' work environment, the ANC environment can be fast paced with frequently changing conditions. Priorities change in an instant, and a successful applicant will change a long with them. You can expect a dynamic and fluid work environment that is both challenging and rewarding in a multi-cultural environment. Your experience here will be fun, and enlightening and will broaden your knowledge, skills, and experience

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Mechanics: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Special Note:

The following are requirements for this position:

• State of Alaska Fitness Certificate - Electrician
• First Aid/CPR
• National Electric Code
• OSHA Regulations

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate of Fitness as an Electrician, issued by the Alaska Department of Labor, as specified in the Alaska Administrative Code, 8 AAC 90.160, and any combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience providing the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently perform the highest-level assignments of the electrician occupational field and/or lead a group of other workers in the occupational field.

Essential Core Competencies:

Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics; of the principles underlying the work; and of two or more trades or crafts work.

Ability to perform multiple tasks in a variety of skilled trades; perform construction and maintenance repairs; use and operate tools, equipment or machines of varying difficulty; perform physically demanding work; detect and identify needed repairs; read and write; follow and apply written and verbal directions; make decisions and follow through to completion or resolution of a problem; respond to emergency situations following established procedures; demonstrate sensitivity and interest in customer concerns and needs; and develop specifications for purchase of technical and/or specialized equipment.

Position-Specific Competencies:

Journey-level workers must have the required skills to handle difficult problems encountered; have comprehensive knowledge of the subject or occupational area; use judgment in determining actions; exercise independence in determining actions; plan and lay out work (i.e., determine how to do one’s own work); make appropriate choice among alternatives; complete work with only limited instruction and/or little or no advice; and proceed with work without having results or products generally reviewed in progress.

Lead workers are required to assign, monitor, train and evaluate daily tasks; make decisions and set and balance priorities; coordinate tasks of others and work efficiently; ensure adherence to work schedules, quality standards, safety and security rules; give clear instructions; recommend appropriate solutions to difficult situations; and motivate others.

For full Minimum Qualifications please follow the Classifications link:

Class Specifications | Maintenance Specialist, Electrician, Journey 2/Lead | Class Spec Details

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• A current copy of your Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• A current copy of your State of Alaska
• Electrician
• Fitness Certificate.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

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