Job Details

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Army National Guard Facilities (ARNG) is recruiting for an Maintenance Generalist - Sub-Journey 1!
This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LTC) bargaining unit at a wage grade 58.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a part of the Facilities team, you are vital in ensuring the safe and appealing upkeep of state properties through efficient ice and snow removal and diligent lawn maintenance using various equipment. Your responsibilities include operating mowers, edger(s), and snow removal tools, as well as maintaining the facility's aesthetic and functionality through tasks like light painting, bulb changes, and general cleaning. Collaborating with Maintenance Generalists, Specialists, Electricians, and Equipment Operators, you contribute to a harmonious operational environment by performing routine maintenance and handling minor repairs, ensuring that all facilities are in optimal condition.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
At DMVA, we are committed to supporting Alaskans in disaster recovery and enhancing the lives of our veterans and youth through structured programs. Our ARNG Facility Maintenance team plays a crucial role in upholding this mission by ensuring that our facilities are maintained to the highest standards, creating a safe and efficient environment for all personnel involved.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Joining our team means you will contribute significantly to the vital mission of the Alaska Air National Guard while benefiting from a fulfilling career with generous paid leave, multiple retirement plans, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage, ensuring strong support for your professional and personal well-being as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
ARNG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking/jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: Maintenance Generalist Specifications

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• Two (2) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor).
• Valid Driver's License.

Note: You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies: This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice:
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