Automotive and Diesel Technology Tool Room Technician

The University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for a Lead Lab Technician in the Transportation and Power Division, Community and Technical College. Are you ready for a great opportunity to contribute your talents to the Automotive and Diesel Technology and the Welding/Nondestructive Testing Technology Program? Do you enjoy maintaining tools, equipment, and inventory? Are you safety-focused, dedicated, and enjoy helping others? If yes, don’t delay, apply to UAA today!

The Lead Lab Technician works with the Automotive and Diesel Technology program. Students in the program are preparing for career opportunities in Automotive and Diesel Technology occupations and Welding/Nondestructive Testing fields. Courses are offered at the certificate and associate degree levels.

This position serves as support staff for the academic programs housed within the Transportation and Power Division. The person hired for this position will be responsible for the maintenance of tools, equipment, inventory, assisting with OSHA compliance and other regulatory safety standards, classroom and lab support for instructional programs, procurement of materials for laboratory activities and facility maintenance. This position also supervises a part-time lab technician and multiple student workers.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized individual to manage shop operations with a strong understanding of hazardous materials and OSHA compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of automotive and diesel systems, welding processes, and nondestructive testing equipment, along with experience in operating and maintaining repair, maintenance, and training facilities. A working knowledge of parts, components, and supplies—as well as the ability to fabricate small projects—is essential. This position requires the ability to efficiently manage inventory, track consumables, and maintain accurate records using computer-based programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with automotive and welding tools, along with the ability to organize shop areas and tool storage systems, is important. The successful candidate should also be capable of performing or coordinating maintenance on shop equipment and documenting activities as needed. Familiarity with regulatory standards from UAA, ADEC, EPA, and OSHA is highly valued, as is experience in equipment maintenance and loss prevention.

We are seeking a well-rounded and organized individual with a minimum of two years of experience in shop management or a technical field related to the programs within our Transportation and Power Division. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing and record keeping, along with demonstrated computer competency—particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel—or a willingness to learn. Previous supervisory experience is preferred, as well as a strong ability to prioritize a fluctuating workload and manage time effectively throughout the workday. Candidates should show evidence of organizational skills and experience in a similar or related position. Training and current OSHA Forklift Operation certification is required, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

*Please state in your cover letter that you meet this but DO NOT upload your drivers license.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 10-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steffany Willhauck, Community and Technical College HR Coordinator, at srwillhauck@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.