Operations and Maintenance Technician - Poker Facilities

Are you ready to embark on an exciting and challenging career opportunity in the heart of Alaska? The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our dynamic team as an Operations and Maintenance Technician at the Poker Flat Research Range, part of the Geophysical Institute located 30 miles outside of Fairbanks.

The Operations and Maintenance Technician position is a labor-based with the major portions of work performed outdoors year-round. This position works under the direction of the Facilities Operations Lead. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Poker Flat Research Range, a world-class facility dedicated to scientific research and space exploration. Ability to work overnights and 7 days a week required during launch campaigns.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment.
• Ensuring that hazards are removed from buildings and grounds including snow, ice, debris, construction materials, and other items as required.
• Performing preventative maintenance and construction tasks.
• Operating construction and road maintenance equipment.
• Preventing and correcting hazardous conditions.
• Performing light carpentry, masonry, electrical, and other maintenance duties.
• Work with Operations Lead during overnight assignments during the winter launch campaigns;supporting rocket launch operations, and assisting with many other scientific research programs.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. You will be part of a team dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to groundbreaking research initiatives.

This position is located on our PFRR campus, 30 miles outside of Fairbanks

The successful applicant should have the following:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other similarly classified employees and management.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as pressures, frequency, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• 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.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

To thrive in this role, you should have strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot issues and find practical solutions for maintaining facilities, equipment, and roads. You will need to be a team player, able to collaborate with a small close-knit team, requiring effective communication and a willingness to respond quickly. Be part of a flexible team operating in challenging conditions with the ability to adapt rapidly to changing tasks and environments.

Be able to prioritize safety in all aspects of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

Journeyman level or equivalent certification in a specialized field or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires the ability to be certified in the following areas:
Pyro/Ordnance certification required by NASA (training provided annually).
Hazwhoper certification, emphasis on oil spill and hydrocarbon cleanup (training provided annually).
Commercial Driver’s License preferred or have the ability to obtain.
Lifting Device (Cranes, forklifts, manlifts, etc) certification.
Certification on Building Controls or the ability to obtain them.
First Responder training/certification (provided annually).

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Position Details:

* This position will be physically located at the Poker Flat Research Range campus located 30 miles outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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, 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.

This recruitment is Open Until Filled. Applications wil be reviewed on a rolling-basis and interviews will be performed once an adequate number of qualified…