Maintenance Service Worker - Operations Laborer

The UAF Facilities Services Labor department is looking for our newest team member. This is a full time benefited position that offers opportunities for advancement. The selected candidate will become part of a team who provides labor services and support to the UAF campus community, as well as the shops and departments of Facilities Services. Work tasks may be snow removal, office moves, departmental moves, event set ups, concrete repair, sign repair, etc. Responsible for supporting the successful operations of the general services provided by Facilities Services Department of Maintenance & Operations. Apply today if you are the person we have been looking for. 

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in construction, or similar general labor roles. Must be proficient with hand and power tools, capable of lifting heavy objects, and skilled in understanding and following written instructions. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, capable of working independently or as part of a team, and able to handle maintenance, cleaning, and debris removal tasks. Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hazardous materials handling is required. Must be adaptable to extreme weather conditions and demonstrate self-motivation and problem-solving skills. At least 2+ years of  construction or moving industry experience is preferredrelevant experience is preferred, documented employment in such fields or 2 years experience in another general labor position or positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Apprentice level or equivalent certification; or a minimum of six years multi-trade experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

High school diploma/GED preferred, 2+ years’ of construction or moving industry experience preferred, basic understanding of construction principles and procedures. Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Position Details:

This position is under L6070, Crafts & Trades Collective Bargaining Unit and is subject to payment of union dues and agency fees on a biweekly basis. Hours are normally 7am - 3:30pm, however, as we service a 24 hour a day campus, there will be opportunities and required overtime and weekend work. 

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.

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

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 August 23, 2024, 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: MSW4 /Step 1 $22.19/hr.  (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

*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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Facilities Services HR Coordinator, at UAF-FSHR@alaska.edu or (907) 474-2657.

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.