Maintenance Service Worker

“Opportunities start here” is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities.

Mat-Su College, an extended campus of UAA, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Service Worker III. This is a union position responsible for the upkeep and operation of campus facilities and grounds. Primary duties include custodial and maintenance services within the Glenn Massay Theater and other campus buildings, landscaping and snow removal, and the operation of vehicles and equipment to support these functions. The position also maintains inventories of fleet vehicles and cleaning supplies, organizing items, and filling order forms as necessary. The Maintenance Service Worker III will assist with vehicle support tasks such as jump starts and lockouts to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the campus.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of custodial practices, basic building maintenance, and groundskeeping techniques, including landscaping and snow removal. Proficiency in safely operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, such as plows, mowers, lifts, and floor care machines, is essential. The role requires attention to detail and the flexibility to perform diverse tasks in both indoor and outdoor environments. Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also key to success in supporting the college’s facilities and ensuring a safe, welcoming campus for students, staff, and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a current, valid driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Certificate of Completion from a high school or a technical school, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. 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 HR Coordinator, Micah Horning, at mjhorning2@alaska.edu.

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 September 7, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after this time and date may not be considered for this position.  To ensure consideration, please apply before 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 a successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information:    MSW3 / Step 1 $19.71/hr
                               (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

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

*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.

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 engaging 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.