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Facilities Maintenance Technician - UIC Science

ID
2025-22180
Category
Facilities/Security
Location : Location
US-AK-Barrow
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

 

UIC Science seeks a temporary facilities maintenance technician to maintain and improve the condition and functionality of our business premises. The maintenance technician will be responsible for keeping the facilities operating and executing preventative or corrective maintenance throughout the facilities.

 

Essential Functions

  • Inspecting buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
  • Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
  • Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.).
  • Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair, and maintain grounds including trash pick-up and snow removal.
  • Developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality.
  • Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed.
  • Effectively communicate with supervisor regarding building or safety concerns, planning, and scheduling repairs.
  • Attend to minor questions or concerns from guests.
  • Maintaining the inventory records for equipment and supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  • Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods.
  • Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices.
  • Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to adhere to and ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Qualifications

  • Required Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
    • Certificate in building maintenance technology or relevant field is preferred.
    • Must possess current Alaska Driver's License, preferably a Commercial Driver’s License.
    • At least one year’s experience in the North Slope Region and with facilities maintenance and operations.

    Physical Demands:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk regularly; handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
    • Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Environmental Conditions:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
    • The employee will be frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme cold.
    • The employee will be occasionally exposed to fumes; airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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