Auto Technician​/Maintenance Specialist III

Reports To

Maintenance and Operations Manager

Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

$42.22/hour + DOE + Benefits, Non-Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

The Auto Technician/Maintenance Specialist III is responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing light and medium-duty vehicles and equipment, as well as performing basic maintenance tasks. Ensures all repairs meet quality standards, promotes workplace safety, and maintains accurate records of work completed. This role may also involve mentoring apprentice workers who are engaged in light-duty vehicle and equipment repair.

• Conduct daily inspections of light-duty vehicles, including fueling, checking fluid levels, inspecting lights, tires, and performing startup and safety inspections.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Perform minor and major repairs on light-duty vehicles and equipment to include electrical systems, drive trains, suspension, engines, heating systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability issues.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic tools, electrical tools, air tools, and hand tools.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor body work on light-duty vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain records, work orders, purchase requests, quotes, timesheets, daily/monthly reports.
• Attend safety meetings and required training sessions to stay up to date on best practices, skills, and safety protocols.
• Be available to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• May be subject to 24-hour on-call status for emergency repairs or services.
• Operate vehicles to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, tools, and the work area.
• Support safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise relevant to the job.
• Comply with College policies, procedures, and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to interpret and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Skill in the operation of diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting, and repairing light-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment and engage in Iñupiaq cultural activities in the workplace.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough (NSB) institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

• High school graduate or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Automotive Technology or a related discipline.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of five years of work experience as an automotive mechanic.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee…