Trades Helper Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

"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. We are committed to helping students turn their educational goals into achievable realities.
Join the Physical Plant team at Mat-Su College, a community campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage, and help maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This Crafts & Trades 2 position performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance, repair, and operational duties across campus facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems and equipment, assisting with construction and renovation projects, supporting HVAC and boiler operations, operating heavy equipment, maintaining inventory and materials, and ensuring campus facilities remain safe and well-maintained year-round. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while contributing directly to the daily operations and long-term success of the college.
To thrive in this role, the successful candidate will possess broad maintenance and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple assignments. They should have experience performing repairs and preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and campus infrastructure, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship. Successful team members are dependable, adaptable, and comfortable operating a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles in changing conditions.
Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues are essential. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, and campus stakeholders. Experience with HVAC systems, boilers, commercial facility maintenance, construction projects, inventory management, or heavy equipment operation is highly desirable. Depending on operational needs, successful candidates may be required to obtain or maintain specialized licenses and certifications, such as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), boiler operator license, ASE automotive and medium/heavy truck certifications, inspector certifications, State of Alaska Fireworker permits, Certificate of Fitness for Asbestos Abatement, or other trade-specific credentials.
Minimum Qualifications:
Journeyman level or equivalent certification in a specialized field, including but not limited to HVAC, carpentry, plumbing or electrical; or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of of education and experience.
An unrestricted Alaska driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.
Position Details:
This position is located on the Matanuska-Susitna College campus in Palmer, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt non-exempt Local 6070 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 or 907-746-9334.
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 (June 25 -June 29, 2026) 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.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
Salary Information: CT2 /Step 1 $29.73/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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
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 .