Mechanical Craftsman - Level 1 of 2 - Range 21​/PLU

Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

:
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

4/10s Monday
- Thursday OR Tuesday
- Friday 06:00 - 16:30

: 325 E 94th Court

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement

Local union dispatched applicants

External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Under general supervision performs skilled level duties in the maintenance and repair in the Utility's water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems. The equipment in these systems includes pumps, meters, valves, gates, conveyors, compressors, generators, hydraulic systems, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment primarily identified as stationary industrial machinery. Some of this machinery and equipment stores, handles, or conveys extremely hazardous chemicals such as;

caustics, acids, high strength liquid chlorine and hydrogen gas. The work of this classification is characterized by the requirement to perform fabrication, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and operational tasks of substantial variety and complexity without close technical supervision on all systems and equipment. Review and comment on construction or rehabilitation engineered drawings. Troubleshoot and investigate to solve many mechanical and operational issues on a wide variety of equipment and processes.

Use modern computer/communication technologies to document work and communicate with other Utility personnel. Adapt to changing technologies and business processes, in both technical and administrative functions. Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school, GED or equivalent
• and
• four (
• 4
• ) years journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical and/or plumbing.
• OR
• High school, GED or equivalent
• and
• completion of a two (
• 2
• ) year certified apprenticeship or training program in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical or plumbing
• and
• two (
• 2
• ) years of journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical, and/or plumbing.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License at time of hire.
• Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405 (f) and (h).

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If you are a union referred applicant, as a condition of employment, you must provide your Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of…