Auto Technician/Maintenance Specialist III

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance and Operations

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

COMPENSATION: $42.22/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 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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, drivetrains, 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/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• 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.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

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

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 jobs@ilisagvik.edu

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

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