Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist

Job Description
Like to get your hands dirty? Are you looking for a permanent year-round position with 12 paid holidays? We have a solution for you!  We are looking for a civilian journey maintenance/construction worker to be part of the facilities maintenance team at the Utah Air National Guard Base.

In this position, you will perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance/construction general duties requiring an independent ability to organize and complete maintenance or construction projects, including technical consultation and design work.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be someone that has:

• Experience in all aspects of maintenance/construction projects.
• Experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in running heavy equipment.
• Experience in facility maintenance. 
• Thoroughness in performing maintenance tasks and attention to detail to ensure the quality of work.
• The ability to interact with customers in a professional and customer-friendly manner, especially if the maintenance work involves customer areas. 

Preference
Preference may be given to those who have:

• Experience in roofing, doors and locks.
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulations related to maintenance and repair work. 

This position requires that the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if needed.

You are not required to be a member of the Utah National Guard.  This is a civilian position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
Come and be part of an excellent working environment.   Be part of a team that is one of the best in the State of Utah. You will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 2 vision plan options under EyeMed

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 
• We have 12 paid holidays.

Some of the other more specific major duties will include:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, make adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, or machinery, etc..
• Builds, fabricates, or repairs structures, equipment, and/or miscellaneous articles from verbal instructions, blueprints and/or working drawings.
• Welds, solders, brazes, grinds, and/or fabricates various materials.
• Paints, finishes and refinishes wood, metal and other materials.
• Performs general facility maintenance including painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, as well as general cleaning and sanitation.
• Performs related plumbing, mechanical, painting and pipe fitting, etc., duties.

In addition to the above mentioned skill and knowledge, we would like to fill this position with a candidate that possess the following:

• good working knowledge of power tools such as band saws, rip saws, planers, etc.
• understand the principles and practices of construction.
• be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• knowledge on the use and maintenance on a variety of hand tools.
• understand principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance, and management.
• be able to perform a variety of general maintenance activities.
• an understanding of plumbing/electrical techniques and methodology.
• good working skill on fabricating, installing and repairing structures and structural members.
• good understanding of welding methods and techniques.
• knowledge on how to install equipment, machines, wiring, or software programs to meet specifications.

• Working Conditions:
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Physical Requirements:
  • The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
• NOTE:  DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.

Salary : $18 - $28