Lead Facility Maintenance Specialist - NUI

Summary or Purpose

Oversee and perform a wide variety of maintenance work at facilities and grounds which includes routine maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and electrical. Also assists with preventative maintenance such as flooring and/or ceiling work, door and/or window replacement/repair, painting, roofing, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and electrical.

• Assist with coordinating and maintaining inventory of parts and supplies for facility repairs.
• Order materials as needed; maintain accurate records and inventory control along with receiving reports.
• Assist licensed plumbers and electricians with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and security systems.
• Perform quality inspections on work completed by other Facility Maintenance Specialist staff.
• Coordinate, maintain and repair physical structures as needed.
• Use power tools and other departmental equipment to perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, plumbing and/or other repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect all North Slope Borough facilities, equipment and grounds for necessary repairs, improvements or preventative maintenance.
• Comply with all safety standards.
• Protect self, co‑workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood‑borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Within NSB Health Facilities and NSB Itinerate Quarters, respect clients and/or tenants by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.
• Work a non‑traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24‑hour on‑call status.
• Travel as required.
• Perform janitorial duties on the grounds and in the facility.
• Perform duties as assigned by work orders received.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in using personnel computers and a variety of software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers and others.

• High school graduate or G.E.D. or a combination of 12 years of education and work‑related experience.
• Three years of combined work experience in carpentry, mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit.
• Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain OSHA 10‑Hour Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain site‑specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• Within the probationary period:
  • Obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification.
  • Obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
  • Obtain site‑specific Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3).

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full‑time and permanent part‑time employees who work at least 15 hours a week. Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). The Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.