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The Temporary Maintenance Assistant position is located at remote, off-grid hatcheries in the Prince William Sound of Alaska. PWSAC produces chum, sockeye, pink, and coho salmon. PWSAC is looking for enthusiastic individuals that will unite with PWSAC's mission of sustainable fisheries contributing to the culture and economy of the region.

PERKS

• Free room and board at hatchery locations
  • Dormitory setting with shared room occupancy
  • Sorry, no pets allowed
• 403(b) Retirement Plan -enrollment is optional
  • Employer match after 1 yr of service
• Industrial/Heavy Duty rain jacket and bibs provided
• $500 Travel Reimbursement
  • Employees arrange their transportation to Anchorage, AK

Position Title:Temporary Maintenance Assistant
Category:Full-time, Temporary
Payroll Classification:Hourly, Non-exempt
Location:Remote (off-grid), Hatchery or Field Station
Customary Work Hours:7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 40-hr workweek
Supervisor:Maintenance Manager

Basic Function: The Temporary Maintenance Assistant functions as part of the hatchery operations team in achieving PWSAC's mission. Under general supervision performs preventative maintenance and repair duties for the efficient operation of the overall hatchery facility, equipment, and systems. The role performs work across multiple trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and structural repairs to ensure the efficient facility operation.

Primary Responsibilities:The Maintenance Assitant works closely with the Maintenance Department to perform preventative and routine maintenance, repair, and improvement of the facilities, equipment, and systems.

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Organize shop and other maintenanceinventoryforspare parts

• Assistin performing maintenance and repair on generators,hatchery heating and hot water systems, pumps andfueldistribution systems,waterrecyclesystem, lake pump house and emergency pump system, lighting systems, emergency fire systems, hatcherydomesticwater and wastewater system

• Followall assigned fueling instructions

• Fabricatenew tools and equipmentas needed

• Followpreventative maintenance schedules for all hatchery equipmentsuch ashydroelectric turbine generators, diesel generators, front-end loaders, pickup trucks, gas pumps, outboard motors, welders, cement mixers, steam cleaners, pressure washers, snow removal equipment,andpower tools

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure operational efficiency

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions by referencing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs

• Operate cuttingtorchesor welding equipment to cut or join metalparts

• Completearchitectural, structural, mechanical,and electrical system preventative maintenanceasassigned

• Perform general cleaning, painting, and repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other building components

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenancetasks to maintain residential and commercialappliancessuch ashot water heaters, boilers, stoves/ovens,coolers, and freezers

• Maintain logs of maintenance activities and prepare monthly reports, special reports,and studies

• Usecomputers and web-basedsoftwarefordata entry,analysis, andcomputerized maintenance management system(CMMS)

• Recommendprocedures, techniques,and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques

• Effectivelyinteractwiththe publicand directinquiriesappropriately

• Complywithsafety procedures and polices

• Performrelated duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency invarious trades such as mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry,plumbing,and plastering

• Knowledge ofmaterials, methods, and tools involved inconstruction, maintenance, and repair

• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural issues

• Workingknowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the mechanical, electrical,plumbing,and building trades

• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints,manuals,standard operating procedures,and layouts

• Proficiency in using computer applications for maintenance documentation,reporting,budgeting, and communication

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to organize time and prioritize activities

• Strongproblem-solvingskills andthe abilitytowork independently within a team environment

Essential Functions:

• Work performed at any hatchery or remote location as needed

• Must be able to move about freely with frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling

• Repetitive use of hands for handling, controlling, and feeling tools, equipment, and materials

• Lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects, tools, and equipment (up to 50 lbs.)

• Climbing stairs and ladders and working at heights

• Requires working in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy environments

• Exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions, requiring adherence to safety protocols

• Mustbe abletowork outdoors in all weather conditionsand indoors in a cold and wet environment

• Ability to climb aboard andmoveaboutfreely onvessels and small aircraft

• Workin andaround water,whetheron docks,floats, ponds, or raceway channels

• Use telephones and computers unimpaired

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions

Positions Supervised:

• None

Disclaimer:Duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of the job may changebased onbusiness demands.