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Salary: $28.54 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55170
Department: Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: Alaska Army National Guard Facilities
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: AK Army National Guard Facilities Maintenance Office
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Labor, Trades and Craft
Range: 54
Job Description
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Alaska Army National Guard (AKANG), Facilities Maintenance Office (FMO),
is recruiting for an Maintenance Generalist - Journey!
This position is in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LTC) bargaining unit at a wage grade 54.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our Definition FAQto determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
AK Army National Guard is looking for a highly versatile and skilled Facilities Maintenance professional with broad hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex building systems. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while applying industry-standard methods, safety practices, and maintenance techniques. Experienced in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, boilers and low-pressure steam, building automation/DDC controls, domestic water and sewage systems, hydronic systems, and general facility maintenance. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify system malfunctions, determine appropriate corrective actions, and restore equipment and building systems to reliable operating condition
Our Mission and Our Culture:
To build a cohesive team that provides, maintains and operates safe, secure, quality facilities, and training areas for the Alaska Army National Guard, while fostering respect, growth and career opportunities in the division.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
By joining our team, you will play an essential role in supporting the critical mission of the AKANG. You will enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities to advance, a flexible work schedule, opportunities to travel within the state, and learn various maintenance skillsets. Additional benefits include paid leave accrual, various retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
AKANG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to an on-site café and no-cost fitness center at the Alaska National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem
• Plumbing and Pipefitting: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to install, maintain, or repair pipelines, pipe systems, and fixtures, including water, air, steam, gas, chemicals, or sewage.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

To learn more about Alaska Army National Guard, please visit: Alaska Army National Guard
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!
*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*
The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.
State employees are guests at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.
Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
Maintenance Generalist-Journey
This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements.
Additional Required Information
Please read the information below carefully, this applies to your application submission.
Ensure your application meets the minimum qualifications for the job class, carefully review the job description and compare it with your work history, training, education, licenses, and certifications. Highlight relevant experiences and credentials that directly align with the job requirements and organize them clearly in your application to demonstrate your qualifications effectively.
Required documents due at the time of interview:

• If you are a current or former State of Alaska employee, provide your last two (2) performance evaluations or if you have never been employed with the State, please provide three (3) professional letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and your current supervisor and one former supervisor).
• This position is required to possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license to perform job duties, obtain and maintain a current Common Access Card (CAC) for federal computer network access as required. Must obtain and maintain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card for federal facility access.
• Must possess and maintain a Real ID upon requirement.
• Level I Procurement is required within the probationary period, training provided by the State of Alaska.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required within the probationary period, training provided by the State of Alaska.

Note: You will not need to bring these documents if you have already attached/submitted with your application package.
Job Specific Requirements:
May travel to remote areas of the state to support the Department`s missions. DMVA is housed on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson military base. The incumbent must be able to pass security check to access this federal military installation. Adherence to special security guidelines, protocol, etc. for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson needs to be followed. Position may be exposed to pathogens (Hepatitis, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)) for which vaccines and personal protective equipment are the most appropriate form of protection.
Bargaining Unit:If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.
Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Note: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
Application Notice:You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: EEO Statement:The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Notice: If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance: Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:
For applicant password assistance please visit:
Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Tony Andres
AK Army National Guard Facilities Superintendent
Teams: 907-428-7159
Email:
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