Building Maintenance Technician (CT2 )

We are seeking a versatile Campus Operations & Maintenance Technician to serve as the primary on-site facilities lead responsible for maintaining our campus infrastructure. In this autonomous, high-impact role, you will oversee end-to-end building upkeep, from diagnosing and repairing critical HVAC, boiler, electrical, and plumbing systems to managing daily ground cleanliness outside janitorial hours and addressing urgent service tickets. You will also lead physical room setups and office furniture relocations, while serving as the key liaison to the main campus Facilities Services team to execute larger renovation and capital projects. The ideal candidate brings broad multi-trade maintenance experience, strong independent problem-solving skills, and the physical capability to perform active technical work, in extreme environments. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the safety, function, and everyday life of our entire campus community.

As the sole on-site facilities lead, this role maintains full operational accountability for the campus, acting as first responder for all site needs, from mechanical repairs (HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical) to daily space logistics and grounds upkeep.

Serving as the site-based arm of Facilities Services, we maintain a safe, functional environment for campus life. While operating independently on-site for daily needs, this position collaborates with main campus trade specialists and engineering teams for capital improvements and major infrastructure projects.

To thrive in this role, a candidate must be versatile, self-motivated problem solver, comfortable operation as the sole facilities lead on campus. Success requires a strong background in general building trades, specifically practical troubleshooting skills in HVAC, boiler operation, plumbing, and electrical systems, alongside the physical stamina for daily hands-on labor. Above all, the ideal applicant needs excellent time-management skills to independently prioritize competing repair requests while maintaining clear, collaborative communication with campus staff and the central Facilities team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Journeyman level or equivalent certification in a specialized field including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC or electrical; or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years of hands-on HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, and/or Electrical experience, this includes working on installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting systems.

A valid Alaska driver's license with a clean driving record, meeting University of Alaska safe driving standards. 

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kuskokwim campus in Bethel. This is a full-time, 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. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Hoppough, HR Coordinator, at behoppough@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.

Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description

**All APPLICANTS **

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days, when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position.  Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date.  However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.  

Applications must be received prior to 11:55 PM Alaska time on November 15, 2026, to be considered. Applications received after this time and date may not be considered for this position.  To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date.

• If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled.

• This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information: CT2/Step 1 (38% GeoDiff) $41.01/hr. 

(See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

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This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

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*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.

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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. 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.orca@alaska.edu.