DAC Maintenance Technician I

Overview

Deadhorse Aviation Center (DAC) Maintenance Technician I

Location: Deadhorse Aviation Center 

Schedule: 2 Weeks On/2 Weeks Off (05:30 am 5:30 pm).

  After-hours night shifts may be required on occasion to meet specific job functions. 

Reporting to the Deadhorse Aviation Center Management, the Maintenance Technician I position is located at the Deadhorse Aviation Center and is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and repair tasks on the center's buildings, grounds, mechanical equipment, and utility systems. This role involves executing small projects with minimal supervision and operating machinery such as loaders, sweepers, tugs, forklifts, and scissor lifts. Additionally, the technician will serve as a ground handling and marshaling crew member for aircraft as needed. Daily responsibilities include maintenance across multiple facilities, including light electrical work, HVAC systems, boilers, wastewater systems, and jetway/equipment servicing. New construction projects may require framing, plumbing, HVAC installation, electrical work, insulation, concrete work, roofing and siding, drywall installation, and painting.

The Deadhorse Aviation Center, a division of Fairweather, is the primary base for DAC maintenance and management staff. One of the best facilities to live on the North Slope, the DAC can accommodate up to 48 people and includes amenities such as private baths and satellite TV, a dining facility, exercise room, and self-service laundry.  Established in 1976, Fairweather LLC is an Alaska-based service support company. Our commitment to quality service has been crucial to Fairweather’s growth over the past four decades. Fairweather has broadened its operations to offer various highly sought-after support services to facilitate exploration and production activities in response to the expanding oil and gas industry. These services include advanced logistics and drilling support, regulatory and permitting management, remote medical services, meteorological and oceanographic forecasting, aviation and airstrip services, and workforce staffing.  Fairweather is owned by Doyon, Limited an Alaska Native regional corporation. We are committed to meeting the highest standards in the industry and ensuring that the needs of every project are met safely and efficiently, earning our reputation as the most trusted company in Alaska.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Ensures corporate policies and procedures are being followed and safety standards are met 
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures 
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects electrical, plumbing, fire pumps, heating systems, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts. Documents maintenance performed and provides relevant comments to Maintenance records. 
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required 
• Cleans and maintains hangar space to include surface cleaning 
• Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required 
• Develops knowledge on Equipment and Building Systems.  
• Assists in aircraft arrivals and departures to include maintenance support and snow removal. 
• Prepares and loads/offloads shipments as needed 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all required duties and responsibilities.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, prehire drug screen, and particpate in random drug screening during the term of their employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Trade School.   

• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.  

• Three to five years previous experience working in maintenance, construction or on Airports and FBO's.  

• Forklift and Front-end Loader or Tug certification (or ability to attain within one month from date of hire).  

• Current Alaska Driver's License.    A current CDL is Preferred, not required.  

• Previous experience working Remote / North Slope Arctic conditions.  

• Must obtain a AOA & SIDA Security Clearance (last 10 years)  and Criminal History Background Check 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be safety conscious and have demonstrated commitment and ability to operate safely 

• Must work well with others and have ability to communicate effectively 

• Must have working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures and be proficient in working with hand and power tools 

• Ability to operate heavy equipment strongly preferred 

• Must be motivated and be able to comprehend written and/or verbal instructions 

• Must be able to use a computer as a tool and to document maintenance and repairs 

• Applicant will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.