Temporary Installation Maintenance Worker

CITY OF UNALASKA
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IN HOUSE POSTING:  October 13, 2016
TO THE PUBLIC:  October 13, 2016 

Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of:  TEMPORARY INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE WORKER. The position is open for applications until filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work for the repair and maintenance of City buildings, facilities, and equipment. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  General building maintenance including specialized systems, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other trades work.  Perform concrete work to include forming, pouring, and finishing.   Perform remodeling and renovations.  Conduct building deficiency and safety inspections.  Record keeping.    Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to operate a motor vehicle.  Knowledge of standard building and system repairs, maintenance, and record keeping.  Must have safe work habits and good "housekeeping" skills.  Ability to use and care for hand and power tools.  Ability to read blueprints and manuals.  Ability to use standard methods, procedures, tools and equipment of the maintenance trades to perform general building and system repairs.  Must be able to maintain accurate records.  Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.  Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.  Ability to learn rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and terminology of building maintenance division.  Ability to obtain forklift certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Must have at least four (4) years experience in the building trades.  Vocational training particularly in building system maintenance is preferred.  Any combination of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  A valid Alaska Driver’s License is required.  Work may be performed outside in dusty, wet, windy, cold, and snowy environment.  Position requires lifting and physical effort to complete assignments. Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.  Will be required to become a member in good standing with IUOE, Local 302 within 30 days of hire.

TO APPLY:  Please submit a City of Unalaska application, and a reference release form.  Job description and necessary forms are available at City Hall, by calling HR at 907-581-1251, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us. Return completed forms to: HR in City Hall; mail to P.O. Box 610, Attn: HR, Unalaska, AK 99685; e-mail to [email protected]; or fax to 907-581-4469.

UNION POSITION:        $33.02 per hour.                                       TEMPORARY Full-Time Position.
                                                                                                             May last up to six months 

Must present work authorization identification within 3 days of hire (INS requirement).
All applications will be kept on file for 90 days.