Crafts and Trades

Facility Maintenance Worker

The UAA Department of Recreation & Intramurals located in the Avis Alaska Sports Complex, is a diverse division designed to assist students in meeting their academic goals and to provide all UAA students the opportunity for physical development on the Anchorage campus.

This is a union represented position. Facility Maintenance workers may be tasked with other duties as assigned. Under supervision, may routinely perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and light duty construction duties in a combination of several trades or crafts such as plumbing; carpentry; painting; and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate may need to provide a copy of complete driving record.

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or challenging situations. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to perform routine inspections. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends. Occasionally troubleshoots, analyzes and repairs various types of mechanical, electrical vehicles and related equipment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management. Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to work independently and in a group setting including following, interpreting, and communicating instructions given by management; relating to management and other employees in a positive manner; making efforts to solve crew conflicts; and assisting in providing a productive and safe work environment. Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as pressures, frequency, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Minimum Qualifications:

May possess journeyman level certification. Requires apprentice level or other equivalent certification appropriate to the specific trade; with a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a CPO-Certified Pool Operators Certification. Must have and always maintain a current Alaska Drivers License with a clean record.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julie Weber, Director of Recreation and Intramural Sports at Avis Alaska Sports Complex, at jaweber3 or .

Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description

** All APPLICANTS **

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days (August 25 29, 2026), when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.

• If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled.
• This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information: CT1 /Step 1 $ 26.43/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with…