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Rip Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance Mechanic

Sitka, AK · On-site

$25 - $31.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate various shop tools, heavy equipment if applicable; has a working knowledge of table saws, rip saws, jointers, planers, routers, etc. Is able to operate a forklift, dump truck and backhoe.

Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III

Wrangell, AK · On-site

$25 - $31.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate various shop tools, heavy equipment if applicable; has a working knowledge of table saws, rip saws, jointers, planers, routers, etc. Is able to operate a forklift, dump truck and backhoe.

Rip information

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$21

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How much do rip jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for rip in Alaska is $21.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $24.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rip vs Carpenter?

AspectRipCarpenter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; apprenticeship or technical training often required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, woodworking shopsConstruction sites, residential and commercial buildings
Industry UsageWoodworking, carpentry, constructionBuilding, framing, finishing, remodeling

Rip workers primarily focus on cutting and shaping wood along the grain, often working with saws and hand tools. Carpenters perform a broader range of tasks including framing, installing structures, and finishing work. While both roles involve woodworking skills, carpenters typically have more comprehensive training and perform more complex construction tasks.

What job categories do people searching Rip jobs in Alaska look for? The top searched job categories for Rip jobs in Alaska are:
Infographic showing various Rip job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,303 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Maintenance Mechanic

Searhc

Sitka, AK • On-site

$25 - $31.88/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88 Maintenance Mechanic I is an entry level position. This position will assist higher level staff in the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment and components in the hospital, health centers, or other health care facilities at SEARHC. This position completes work orders for maintenance projects and completes all assigned preventive maintenance tasks performing a wide variety of general maintenance as directed. The position may travel to outlying communities to perform work.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

  • Preventive maintenance. Maintain systems, equipment, and tools as assigned by the Facility Manager. Schedule and complete formal documentation of work completed including collecting data for entry into the PM program.

  • Troubleshooting and repair. Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair of systems and components. Troubleshoot and provide minor repairs of heating and cooling systems, boilers, plumbing systems, electrical systems and related equipment.

  • Carpentry. Perform journeyman level carpenter duties as assigned through written and verbal requests from the facility manager. Activities may include concrete work, floor coverings, installing doors, building cabinets, hanging items on walls, installing drop ceilings, drywall repair, painting etc.

  • Work orders. Complete work orders assigned in a timely and professional manner according to priority

  • Tool operation. Operate various shop tools, heavy equipment if applicable; has a working knowledge of table saws, rip saws, jointers, planers, routers, etc. Is able to operate a forklift, dump truck and backhoe.

  • Locksmith. Capable of installing and repairing locks, door closers, making keys and working with lock cores. Responds to emergency requests, maintains records and locksmith supplies.

  • Grounds and Parking Lots. Maintains parking lots and entrances including: snow plowing, applying non-slip materials during icy conditions, landscaping, removal of litter and organic material, lawn care, sign maintenance and stripe painting. These tasks will be assigned by the Facility Manager.

  • Supplies. Identifies and tracks supply needs, orders supplies and tools, researches costs, and provides information for cost effective purchases.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

  • High School diploma or GED - preferred

  • Valid driver's license and remain insurable under the SEARHC automobile insurance policy - required

  • Complete Lockout Tagout online course within 90 days of hire.

  • Complete the eye wash weekly testing competency within 90 days.

  • Safety- 10-hour OSHA Competency completed within 90 days.

  • Life safety 101 Competency completed within 90 days.

Experience

  • No experience required. Mechanical aptitude - preferred

  • Ability to learn to read codes, standards, regulations, construction / mechanical drawings / OEM manuals, specifications, and making basic math calculations.

Knowledge of

  • Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, used in Facility Maintenance.

  • Basic working knowledge of mechanical systems, groundskeeping, woodworking, drywall repair, painting, etc.

Basic skills in

  • Troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical components.

  • Repairing mechanical and electrical components.

  • Verbal and written communication that includes emailing or texting.

Ability to

  • Perform all the essential duties related to the position's responsibility with direction and oversight.

  • Use and maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles used during routine performance of duties.

  • Maintain professional growth and development through in-service training, seminars, and workshops.

  • Operate small engines, landscaping, chainsaws, snowblowers and hydraulic equipment.

  • Walk extensively on uneven terrain or slippery surfaces, work whilebending, stooping,or reaching, and lift 50 lbs.

  • Safely work on equipment in unstable conditions, climb in and out of dump trucks, bob cats, loaders, forklifts, and pick-up trucks.

Other Functions

  • Other duties as assigned

Position Information:

Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!