Maintenance Generalist, Journey; PCN

Position: Maintenance Generalist, Journey (PCN 20-6408)
Job Description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Maintenance Generalist, Journey for the Wildwood Correctional Center (WCC), located in Kenai, Alaska.

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What Will You Be Doing:

* Perform routine maintenance and repairs to support the overall upkeep of facility infrastructure.

* Carry out interior and exterior painting to preserve building appearance and durability.

* Install, repair, and maintain structural components including doors, frames, windows, ceilings, and flooring.

* Provide general plumbing and basic mechanical system maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.

* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical locks, electrical issues, and household or facility appliances.

Our Missions, Values, and Culture:

The Alaska Department of Corrections enhances the safety of our communities. We provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration.

As part of the maintenance crew, this position is essential for the overall security of the facility, protection of the public, the well-being and safety of inmates who reside at WCC, as well as the employees who work at the facility by ensuring that systems and equipment operate in an acceptable manner.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

* Join a dedicated maintenance team where your skills directly contribute to a safe, efficient, and well-maintained facility.

* Take on engaging, hands-on work across diverse areas-including building systems, grounds, equipment repair, and support for secure operations.

* Grow your career with comprehensive training, industry certifications, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

* Enjoy excellent benefits and flexible scheduling options, including alternate workweek arrangements that support work life balance.

* Become part of a reliable, mission driven team that values quality workmanship, problem solving, and pride in service.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This state adult correctional institution houses inmates of all custody levels. The position requires working in all areas of the facility and daily interaction with inmates.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

* Mechanics:
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.

* Safety Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.

* Vehicle Maintenance:
Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

* Two professional letters of reference OR a copy of your last two evaluations.

RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES

Starting salary may be approved up to Step C - $30.76, if criteria are met.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in…