Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

AKHIRE is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Anchorage, AK. You will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment, and provide maintenance support during startups, shutdowns, and outages.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance or equipment repair experience, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card. A full benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; Technical or college-level education preferred.
• 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance or equipment repair experience preferred.
• Experience with pumps, piping, valves, HVAC, plumbing, brazing, controls preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card and pass background/drug screen.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventive 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 monitoring components.
• Diagnose equipment concerns and communicate maintenance needs to management.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, testing, and return to service.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, and quality records.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pumps

Valves

HVAC

Education

High school diploma

Technical education 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