Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Zohorecruit; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package available to bē

Job summary

AKHIRE is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Anchorage, AK to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, support startups and outages, and work with pumps, piping, valves and HVAC systems to ensure reliable operations.

Candidate should have a high school diploma with 2–5 years of related experience; technical education is preferred. Ability to obtain a DOT medical card and pass background/drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher against preference for technical education.
• 2–5 years of mechanical/maintenance or equipment repair experience.
• Experience with pumps, piping, valves, HVAC, plumbing, brazing, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and assist with unexpected repairs.
• Provide maintenance support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Work with pumps, piping systems, valves, tanks, and monitoring components.
• Diagnose equipment concerns and communicate needs to management.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, testing, and return to service.
• Monitor equipment and facility conditions to maintain safe operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, and quality records.
• Use, inspect, and care for tools and equipment properly.
• Coordinate with internal technicians, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Assist with purchasing, requisitions, receiving, and other docs.
• Look for ways to improve equipment reliability and facility operations.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and provide extra support as needed.
• Understand equipment manuals, drawings, and process diagrams.

Skills

Pumps

Piping

Valves

HVAC

Plumbing

Brazing

Controls

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Technical/college education

Higher education degree preferred

Job description

Fairbanks, United States | Posted on 09/23/2026

AKHIRE is recruiting for the following position:

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Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Anchorage, AK

Pay: $29.00-$30.25 hr.

Full-Time

Term: Permanent

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Job Duties - Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and assist with unexpected equipment repairs.
• Provide maintenance support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Work with equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping systems, and associated monitoring components.
• Diagnose equipment concerns and communicate maintenance or repair needs to appropriate management.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, testing, and return to service.
• Monitor equipment and facility conditions to help maintain safe and dependable operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, operational, safety, and quality records.
• Properly use, inspect, and care for tools and equipment.
• Work with internal technicians, contractors, vendors, and customers to complete maintenance and service projects.
• Assist with work-related purchasing, requisitions, receiving, and other operational documentation as needed.
• Look for practical ways to improve equipment reliability and overall facility operations.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and provide additional support when operational needs require it.
• Ability to understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, process diagrams, and written operating procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma (Higher education degree preferred)
• Two to five years of experience in mechanical, maintenance, industrial or, equipment repair experience preferred.
• Technical or college-level education is preferred.
• Experience involving pumps, piping, valves, HVAC, plumbing, brazing, controls preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Full benefits package available to be discussed