Maintenance Generalist Journey

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Army National Guard (AKANG), Facilities Maintenance Office (FMO), is recruiting for an Maintenance Generalist - Journey!

This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LTC) bargaining unit at a wage grade 54.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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AK Army National Guard is looking for a highly versatile and skilled Facilities Maintenance professional with broad hands‑on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex building systems. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while applying industry‑standard methods, safety practices, and maintenance techniques. Experienced in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, boilers and low‑pressure steam, building automation/DDC controls, domestic water and sewage systems, hydronic systems, and general facility maintenance.

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify system malfunctions, determine appropriate corrective actions, and restore equipment and building systems to reliable operating condition.

To build a cohesive team that provides, maintains and operates safe, secure, quality facilities, and training areas for the Alaska Army National Guard, while fostering respect, growth and career opportunities in the division.

By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the AKANG. You will enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities to advance, a flexible work schedule, opportunities to travel within the state, and learn various maintenance skillsets. Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

AKANG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three‑mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to an on‑site café and no‑cost fitness center at the Alaska National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

• Technical Problem Solving:
  Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
• Plumbing and Pipe fitting:
  Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to install, maintain, or repair pipelines, pipe systems, and fixtures, including water, air, steam, gas, chemicals, or sewage.
• Self‑Management:
  Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

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  * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS
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The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics…