On-call Mechanic/Welder

Coastal-Villages-Region-Fund; Mekoryuk (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastal Villages Region Fund seeks an on-call welder/fabricator to support our Community Service Center in Alaska. The role will perform aluminum boat welding repairs, fabrications and related fabrication tasks, with duties including customer interaction, cost estimates and fee collection.

The position reports to the Region Mechanic/Welder Manager and requires welding/fabrication experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding and fabrication experience required.
• Certification is a plus and professionalism in verbal/written communication expected.

Responsibilities

• Aluminum boat welding repairs, customizations and fabrications.
• Interacting with the public for service requests, estimating costs, performing repairs and collecting fees.
• Facilitate shop and bunk room rentals by collecting fees and verifying waivers.
• Complete work orders for services and rentals, forward to Corporate, file on-site.
• Maintain technical knowledge; attend workshops; review publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Small engine repair

Customer service

Tool handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

This position being an on-call, it does not have any regularly assigned work shifts and will be asked to work on an as-needed basis. The primary job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, supporting CVRF's Community Service Center by providing aluminum boat repairs, customization, small engine repair, fabrication projects, soliciting shop space, and handling fishermen bunk rentals.

Specific duties include:

• Aluminum boat welding repairs, customizations and fabrications
• Interacting with the public for requests for service, providing estimated costs, performing repairs and collecting fees for repairs and services
• Facilitate shop and bunk room rentals, including collection of fees and verifying appropriate waivers have been signed
• Complete work orders for services and rentals, forward to the Corporate office, and file on-site
• Maintain technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, and review technical publications
• Other duties as assigned

This position reports directly to the Region Mechanic/Welder Manager.

Starting wage: $DOE – Status: Non-Exempt Hourly – On-Call

Requirements

Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, as well as previous welding and fabrication experience. Certification is a plus. Applicants should possess the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

Coastal Villages Region Fund has a zero tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy. As a condition of employment, selected applicants must have acceptable background and reference check results.

Physical Requirements:

In order to successfully perform the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to operate shop and welding machinery, communicate with others in person and over the phone, and move about inside an office/shop. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and move in excess of 50 lbs. The employee is required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment:

Generally this position is performed in a shop setting with exposure to florescent lighting. It requires the regular use of utilizing various hand tools, shop tools, and shop equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to operating machinery.

The physical requirements and work environment characteristics listed are representative of those that must be borne by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.