Job Details

Salary: $41.04 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-047
Department: Public Works
Division: Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 11/7/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Oversee and perform a wide variety of maintenance work at facilities and grounds which includes routine maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and electrical. Also assists with preventative maintenance such as flooring and/or ceiling work, door and/or window replacement/repair, painting, roofing, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and electrical.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Assist with coordinating and maintaining inventory of parts and supplies for facility repairs;
Order materials as needed; maintain accurate records and inventory control along with receiving reports;

Assists licensed plumbers and electricians with HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Security Systems.

Performs quality inspections on work complete by other Facility Maintenance Specialist Staff;

Coordinates, maintains and repair physical structures as needed.

Use power tools and other departmental equipment to perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, plumbing and/or other repairs and maintenance.

Inspect all North Slope Borough facilities, equipment and grounds for necessary repairs, improvements, or preventative maintenance.

Comply with all safety standards.

Protect self, co-workers and consumers by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.

Within NSB Health Facilities and NSB Itinerate Quarters, respect clients and/or tenants by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality, including HIPPA requirements.

Will be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays, and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Will be required to travel.

Perform janitorial duties on the grounds and in the facility.

Perform duties as assigned by the work order(s) received.

Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personnel computers and variety of software applications.

Ability to establish and maintain effect working relations with co-workers and others.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Highschool Graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and work-related experience;

Three years of combined work experience in carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;

Must be 21 years or age;

Ability to pass a criminal background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit;

Documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis;

Ability to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications within 6 months of hire
lity to obtain OSHA 10 Hour Certification within 6 months of hire.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

How many years of combined work experience in carpentry, mechanics, electrical, and plumbing do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

If you do have at least three years of combined work experience in carpentry, mechanics, electrical, and plumbing, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
06

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

07

Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

08

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Toakase Havea) for this position?

• Yes
• No

09

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

10

Do you currently live in the same residence (household) as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Toakase Havea) of this position?

• Yes
• No

11

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence (household) as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question