Facility Maintenance - Bethel, AK

Grant Aviation is an Alaskan regional air carrier serving rural Alaska since 1971. With bases in Bethel, Emmonak, Dillingham, King Salmon, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor, Kenai, and Anchorage, Grant Aviation provides scheduled air transport of passengers, cargo, and mail, as well as air ambulance and charter service. Grant Aviation employs approximately 360 people.

We believe that air travel isn't a luxury - it's a necessity - and we are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and reliable experience for all our customers.

Our company is built upon respect for our customers, employees, and communities, and we constantly work to improve our operations to ensure smooth travel and enjoyable experiences. We are professional, while staying true to our Alaskan roots and commitment to the personal touch.

POSITION: Facility Maintenance

*This position requires significant climbing, kneeling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive movement*

You will be involved in the overall upkeep of Facilities across all Grant Aviation bases. Ranging from repairs to preventative maintenance to small projects, you will ensure the upkeep of the Facilities contributing to smooth daily operations at each Station.

We are looking for a motivated, honest, and reliable Facilities Maintenance technician who makes safety a priority and has a proven track record of contributing to a safe work environment. This is a full-time, year-round position. This position will be a rotational role based out of Bethel, AK and the candidate will be expected to perform a wide variety of duties in support of our base operations. Occasional travel elsewhere may be required.

Are you interested in:

• Promoting a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
• Initiating and completing task such as installation, repair, patch and paint of walls, ceiling, and floors
• Repairing damaged office furniture.
• Installing building insulation.
• Performing scheduled maintenance and occasional diagnosis of furnace and boiler units.
• Trimming doors, windows, baseboard and inspecting facility units.
• Reporting hazardous conditions.
• Responding promptly to and managing work orders.
• Completing work with proper documentation and communication to stake holders
• Traveling
• Maintaining a positive working relationship across all the Operations facilities
• Reading diagrams and blueprints.
• Working independently nights and weekends.

You ideally possess:

• 2 years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls
• 2 years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment
• 2 years of experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
• 1 years of metal and wood fabrication
• 1 years of blueprint and electrical schematic reading
• 1 year of knowledge with electrical and electronic principles
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Safety standards
• Experience in customer service (1 year).
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is a plus.
• The ability to use power and hand tools.
• Knowledgeable in utilizing computers to maintain logs, inventories and purchasing records.

• Ability to lift and/or move 100 lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Current Driver's License (Prefer applicants 25 years of age or older due to insurance requirements)

Physical Demands

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces

Your Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Flight benefits.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee assistance program.
• HSA for qualified plans.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.

Grant Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates seeking reasonable accommodation in the recruitment or employment processes should contact Human Resources at: humanresources@flygrant.com.