General Maintenance Worker

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

General Maintenance Worker CBA Contract

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: Replacing electrical receptacles, switches, fixtures and motors; using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings; repairing or replacing sinks and clearing blocked sewer drainage lines, water coolers and toilets; painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps and sidewalks; replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles; hanging doors and installing door locks; replacing broken window panes; and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Organizational Controls:

Reports to:  Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: N/A.

• Perform facilities repair and preventive maintenance requiring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, loading dock doors, signs, fuels, sheet metal, masonry, roofing, electronic, generators, carpentry and plastering maintenance and repair.
• Assist skilled plumbers, electricians and other maintenance staff in performing more complex maintenance, repair and construction activities.
• Paint buildings and equipment, patch plaster walls and repair or replace tiles and other wall coverings.
• Repair and construct wood and metal equipment, furniture, doors, shelves, floors, security screens and other fixtures.
• Replace electrical receptacles, switches, bulbs, fixtures and motors
• Open blocked sewage and drain lines; replace or repair faucets, toilets, sinks, valves, water lines and other plumbing equipment and fixtures.
• Repair roofs, gutters, and downspouts
• Maintain and repair base-entrance security barriers and arms
• Repair and replace electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches and other controls, repair electrical motors.
• Working knowledge of machines, equipment, materials, and operating practices.
• Repair, adjust and calibrate a wide variety of machines and equipment such as general office equipment, electronic equipment, kitchen appliances, etc.
• Be familiar with the Quality Control/Customer Satisfaction Plan (QC/CSP) requirements and perform QC/CS actions are required.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• May be required to participate in an on-call schedule
• Perform duties unrelated to the job classification as needed.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

• Education
  • Minimum Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. May be substituted with 5 years of direct experience in general maintenance and repair activities.
• Experience
  • General:
    • Requires 2 years’ experience in general maintenance and repair activities. Work includes preventive maintenance activities, assisting skilled trade’s workers and/or repairing various equipment and structures. Possess specific knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures used in maintenance and repair.
  • Specific:              
    • Requires 2 years’ experience in general maintenance and repair activities. Possess the ability to perform complex assignments, independence in carrying out tasks and responsibility for the final completion of work. Work involves reading drawings and detailed sketches and requisitions needed materials. Direction is received from Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

•  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of the standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, welding, railroad maintenance, dock leveling, signs, fuels, sheet metal, masonry, roofing, electronic, generators, carpentry and plastering.
  • Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in a variety of mechanical and building trades.
  • Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints and penciled layouts.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
  • Be capable utilizing a respirator if required.
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
  • California Drivers License.
• Training Requirements:
  • Confined Spaces.
  • Respirators.
  • Asbestos/Silica Awareness.
  • Additional training as required.

Physical Demands & Working Environment: 

• Standing: continuously Reaching: frequently.
• Walking: frequently Stretching: frequently.
• Lifting: occasionally.                                  
• Pulling: occasionally.
• Pushing: occasionally Moving: occasionally.
• Bending: frequently Climbing: frequently.
• Stooping: frequently Balancing: frequently.
• Twisting: frequently Kneeling: frequently.
• Crouching: frequently Crawling: occasionally.
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat, and cold due to seasonal changes, and air quality associated with an outside environment.

• Work Week: Monday-Friday.

• Work Hours: 0700-1530.

• Flex Shifts: Occasionally.

• Overtime: Occasionally.

• Travel Required: Possible.

The applicant/employee will be required to demonstrate competency during a forty-five-day probationary period.