Maintenance Specialist II-III (DOE)

REPORTS TO: Maintenance and Operations Manager

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION:  $30.01/hour - $36.47/hour + DOE + Benefits, Non-Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE: 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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Maintenance Specialist II/III performs a full spectrum of routine and skilled maintenance services, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, grounds, and general trades across campus. This role includes interpreting technical documentation, operating heavy equipment, responding to emergencies (including on‑call duties), and maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient campus environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify repair needs, preventive maintenance opportunities, and potential safety improvements.

Execute maintenance and repairs in diverse trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, painting, roofing, signage, and general construction, utilizing appropriate tools and schematics.

Operate heavy and light heavy equipment (e.g., loaders, forklifts, backhoes, skid steers) as required.

Interpret and act upon blueprints, schematics, technical diagrams, and work orders.

Quickly assess and address emergency alarms, system failures, and urgent repair needs; remain available for on‑call response.

Support campus operations by helping with setups, teardowns, furniture moves, event staging, snow/ice removal, and grounds tasks.

Maintain accurate records, including logs of work performed, materials used, and completed work orders; prepare reports as needed.

Adhere to all relevant college policies, and federal, state, and local laws, including safety standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated multi‑trade maintenance expertise in community or remote/Arctic environments.

Solid grasp of building codes, construction safety practices, and emergency protocols.

Experience operating heavy machinery and equipment safely.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Previous experience training or mentoring others in general construction and safe practices.

Ability to travel periodically as required.

Clean driving record: valid driver’s license required.

Capability to pass background checks and work effectively in a multicultural setting.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following: post-secondary education systems, North Slope Borough institutions and organizations, and Iñupiat culture, language, and values.

Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 3 years of experience in building maintenance, construction, and skilled trades.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

Associate’s degree or vocational training in a related field (e.g., building construction, trades, HVAC)Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 180 days.

Certifications such as Construction Trades Endorsement, HazMat, EPA Universal (for refrigerants), or forklift/heavy equipment operation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. 

If any questions, please contact [email protected]

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer