Temporary Maintenance Assistant; Off-grid Hatchery

Temporary Maintenance Assistant (Off-grid Hatchery) - Multiple Locations (Agriculture)

The Temporary Maintenance Assistant position is located at remote, off-grid hatcheries in the Prince William Sound of Alaska. PWSAC produces chum, sockeye, pink, and coho salmon. PWSAC is looking for enthusiastic individuals that will unite with PWSAC's mission of sustainable fisheries contributing to the culture and economy of the region.

• Free room and board at hatchery locations
• Dormitory setting with shared room occupancy (no pets allowed)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – enrollment is optional
• Employer match after 1 year of service
• Industrial/Heavy Duty rain jacket and bibs provided
• $500 Travel Reimbursement
• Employees arrange their transportation to Anchorage, AK

Position Title: Temporary Maintenance Assistant
Category: Full-time, Temporary
Payroll Classification: Hourly, Non-exempt
Location: Remote (off-grid), Hatchery or Field Station
Customary

Work Hours:

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 40‑hour workweek
Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Assistant works closely with the Maintenance Department to perform preventative and routine maintenance, repair, and improvement of the facilities, equipment, and systems.

• Organize shop and other maintenance inventory for spare parts
• Assist in performing maintenance and repair on generators, hatchery heating and hot water systems, pumps and fuel distribution systems, water recycle system, lake pump house and emergency pump system, lighting systems, emergency fire systems, hatchery domestic water and wastewater system
• Follow all assigned fueling instructions
• Fabricate new tools and equipment as needed
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules for all hatchery equipment such as hydroelectric turbine generators, diesel generators, front‑end loaders, pickup trucks, gas pumps, outboard motors, welders, cement mixers, steam cleaners, pressure washers, snow removal equipment, and power tools
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure operational efficiency
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions by referencing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Complete architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical system preventative maintenance as assigned
• Perform general cleaning, painting, and repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other building components
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance tasks to maintain residential and commercial appliances such as hot water heaters, boilers, stoves/ovens, coolers, and freezers
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities and prepare monthly reports, special reports, and studies
• Use computers and web‑based software for data entry, analysis, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Recommend procedures, techniques, and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques
• Effectively interact with the public and direct inquiries appropriately
• Comply with safety procedures and policies
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Proficiency in various trades such as mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and plastering
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural issues
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building trades
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, manuals, standard operating procedures, and layouts
• Proficiency in using computer applications for maintenance documentation, reporting, budgeting, and communication
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize time and prioritize activities
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently…