Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead

State of Alaska; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Corrections, Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska, is recruiting a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead. The role maintains, repairs and troubleshoots heavy and light‑duty vehicles, supervises the motor pool, and supports snow removal, fuel-system records.

You will apply safety standards, read technical manuals, use diagnostic equipment, and mentor other mechanics.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy and light duty vehicles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and lubrication requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot heavy and light-duty vehicles.
• Oversee motor pool, warehouse, and gate operations; assist with snow removal.
• Record keeping on fuel systems and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical

Safety procedures

Manual reading

Diagnostic tools

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Digital volt-ohm meter

Job description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead at the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska.

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What You Will Be Doing:

The Maintenance Mechanic Advanced Journey position reports to the Maintenance Foreman and is primarily responsible for but not limited to maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all heavy duty and light duty vehicles. Responsible for maintenance repairs in the Motor Pool, Warehouse, overhead doors, and security gates, snow removal inside and outside of perimeter fences of facility and record keeping on fuel system on the underground storage tanks.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of Spring Creek Correctional Center is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. As the State of Alaska's only Maximum Security adult male facility we provide confinement for minimum, medium, and close custody sentenced felons including the state's most violent and predatory offenders.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available;


• Retirement with Annuity and Deferred Compensation Plans;


• Vacation leave of 15 hours per month with an accrual rate increased based on time served;


• Eleven paid holidays’


• Health benefit package, which includes employer contribution toward medical, vision and dental.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Spring Creek Correctional Center is a maximum-security, state-operated adult correctional institution with a capacity of over 500 male inmates and approximately 200 staff. Although many inmates serve long-term sentences, the facility also houses individuals serving shorter terms.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accessibility: Knowledge of tools, equipment, and technologies used to help individuals with disabilities use computer equipment and software.


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


• Road Work and Pavement: Knowledge of material, methods, and appropriate tools to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, runways, etc.

Any combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience providing the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of either 1) routinely and independently resolving unusual issues and developing or modifying techniques; troubleshooting electronic/mechanical systems; and/or performing computerized diagnostic mechanic duties, or 2) directing and reviewing the work of others while helping on the most complex projects associated with light duty and automotive equipment.

Essential Core Competencies:

Knowledge of current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology; the vocabulary needed to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations; and lubrication requirements.

Applicable skill in maintaining clean and safe work and tool area; and the use of standard shop tools and procedures.

Ability to retrieve, read and apply O.S.H.A. guidelines; retrieve, read and apply information from technical manuals, computers and microfiche; select and use proper tools; maintain, and repair shop tools and equipment; use lubrication equipment; recognize wear points; understand oral and written instructions in English; perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly, and efficiently; and use digital volt ohm meter. Must have a willingness to attend and pass factory authorized schools on specific vehicle, equipment, or aircraft and apply acquired training to specific problems.

Position – Specific Competencies:

The above journey/advanced level worker is required to complete unusually difficult work; adapt and modify procedures, operations or processes required to complete the work; work in the absence of available or applicable guidelines; and consistently apply skills of a higher level of difficulty required.

The lead worker is 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.

Additionally:

For advanced journey workers:

Knowledge of the following systems in order to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify: drive trains, suspension systems, and emissions. Knowledge of techniques and procedures of light duty automotive equipment maintenance and repair using electronic diagnostic equipment; techniques and procedures of heavy equipment maintenance and repair using electronic diagnostic equipment; aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) practices while at an airport duty station; federal regulations regarding performance standards and specifications of ARFF equipment while at an airport duty station; and state and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles.

Ability to retrieve information from computer programs, CD ROMs, etc.; ensure computer chips function properly; ensure computer calibrations are adjusted properly; make repairs to vehicle bodies and frames; apply municipal requirements for Inspection and maintenance (IM) of vehicles; learn and provide snow removal seasonally as called upon; overhaul engines (types vary with duty station); prioritize inspection steps; select and properly operate diagnostic equipment; use precision measuring instruments; apply electronic analysis to equipment problem diagnoses; and manipulate tools in confined spaces.

For lead workers:

Ability to work in an efficient manner; ensure adequacy of resources, equipment, and tools available to do the work; and recommend alternative solutions to problems encountered.

Other Information

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 an Alaska Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsements, Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Certificate, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Welding Certificate, and/or participation in random drug testing program.

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, online, 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 microcredentials, i.e., computer science, human resources, project management) programs.

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

RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES

Starting salary may be approved up to Step C - $33.50, if criteria are met.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post‑secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

PREA NOTIFICATION

The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

• Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions.


• Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or


• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS

Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

FINGERPRINT NOTICE

All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and a Class A CDL. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or [phone] (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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