Location: Anchorage,AK, USA
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Maintenance Generalist - Journey position at the Anchorage Central Office (ACO) located in Anchorage, Alaska.Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.What you will be doing:This position is assigned to the Facilities Capital Improvement Projects Team located in the Anchorage Central Office. The incumbent will be dispatched to travel to various state correctional facilities to assist in the maintenance and repair of infrastructure as needed. Locations include Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Point Mackenzie, Palmer, Sutton, Fairbanks, Nome, Bethel, Ketchikan, Juneau, Kenai, and Seward.Our organization, mission and culture:Our department's mission is to provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities. Our division's core mission is to provide facilities management support to all correctional centers throughout Alaska.The benefits of joining our team:The Facilities Capital Improvement Projects Unit (FAC CIP) is an elite group of individuals dedicated to working toward the good of the Department of Corrections. Our team members include a Facilities & OHSA Administrator, one Facility Manager II, two Facility Manager I's, one Maintenance Generalist-Journey, and one Administrative Assistant. We work together to ensure the department's mission is well-supported and that all correctional facilities are maintained within a secure environment.The working conditions you can expect:This position offers opportunity to travel to various locations within Alaska and to assist facilities while learning skills in maintaining various institutional systems, such as: plumbing, electrical, commercial appliance equipment repairs and maintenance, electrical door and gate lock repair, mechanical lock services, interior and exterior repair and maintenance, operation of heavy equipment for snow removal and grounds keeping, and vehicle and stationary engine maintenance.Who we are looking for:We are looking for someone who is skilled at evaluating and addressing general maintenance issues involving the repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment used in State Correctional Facilities.This position requires basic mathematical skills, and the ability to work from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints, and instructions.The ideal applicant will need to be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.