Maintenance Generalist, Lead; PCN

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Maintenance Generalist, Lead for the Palmer Correctional Center (PCC), located in Palmer, Alaska.

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Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, this position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the infrastructure of the Palmer Correctional Center (PCC). Maintains and repairs all facility plumbing, perform plumbing maintenance repairs and installations of sinks, toilets, faucets. Performs carpentry construction, alteration, renovations and repairs of buildings. Incumbent must have the ability to complete all of the assigned duties, functions and tasks independently and with minimal supervision.

This position leads a prisoner work crew.

The mission of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.

In joining the Palmer Correctional Center, not only will you be an important part of a team but also have the opportunity for continued learning and growth.

Convenient parking with winter plug-ins and a scenic drive to work while avoiding the congested commute to Anchorage!

Palmer Correctional Center is a medium and minimum custody facility located in Sutton which houses up to 500 inmates and 107 employees. Choosing to live and work in the charming Matanuska-Susitna Valley comes with a multitude of benefits such as a smaller hometown feel, access to every amenity, and an often shorter and less stressful work commute; just to name a few.

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

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Mechanical:
  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Vehicle Operation:
  Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.

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.

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

• If using education to meet the MQs, a copy of your degree or transcripts
• Three most recent performance evaluations. If all three cannot be provided, a written explanation as to the reason.

• Small Water Treated Systems Certificate required.

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.

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…