Anchorage Museum Maintenance Technician

The Anchorage Museum sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Dena'ina. The Museum is committed to recognizing and honoring the land, culture, and language of the Dena'ina people. We recognize and respect the continuing connection, by Alaska Native people and all Indigenous people, to the land, waters, and communities.

Our mission is to be museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible. We are a place of ideas and transformation, narratives and perspectives, resilient and relevant communities, responsive to a rapidly changing world toward a better future for all.

We welcome diverse perspectives and recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do.

Summary Position Statement

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, Facilities and Operations, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting the facility management team on building maintenance activities. The incumbent will be responsible for completing routine building repairs andmaintenance as well as contractor coordination of larger repairs and modifications. The position also supports Museum programs and events in the form of ensuring that maintenance and janitorial needs are met for the Museum's interface with the public and its partners. The Maintenance Technician will monitor and respond to requests issued through the internal work-request system, conduct routine inspections, and complete preventive maintenance. The Technician is also responsible for soliciting bids at the direction of the Deputy Director, purchasing supplies, and working with subcontractors. This position also provides support to all areas of the Facilities department, including snow shoveling, ice removal , painting, door hardware, moving furniture, assistance with event set up, coordination of contractors, cleaning, changing light bulbs, and completing minor repairs or maintenance on plumbing, electrical, drywall, appliances, furniture, vehicles, tools, and related equipment and shared emergency maintenance response on an after-hours, on-call rotation.

This is a full-time position and will have occasional evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Complete a wide variety of building repairs and maintenance projects


• Complete daily inspection reports and ensure systems are operating as designed


• Complete minor plumbing, electrical, and equipment repairs and preventive maintenance as needed


• Coordination of sub-contractors and verification or work completed as directed


• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of operating systems, facilities, and grounds, including snow and ice removal duties as required


• Replace light bulbs, clean up water leaks and overflowed toilets


• Monitor computerized work-request system daily


• Manage the physical security, accountability, serviceability, and cleanliness of all maintenance tools, equipment storage areas, and tool bins


• Practice safety to avoid accidents while accomplishing regular duties and immediately report any violations or potential hazards to the Deputy Director of Facilities and Operations


• Includes supporting public event needs, which requires some work after normal business hours or an weekends on an as-needed basis

Non-Essential Functions

• Verify the performance of contracted services and notify the Deputy Director of Facilities and Operations of any discrepancies


• Address scheduling conflicts to the Deputy Director, Facilities and Operations


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and make a wide variety of building repairs


• Demonstrated ability to multitask


• Demonstrated ability to complete detailed orientated tasks and produce high-quality outcomes


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds


• Ability to be flexible and learn quickly


• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and manage challenging maintenance issues


• Demonstrated experience in building maintenance and repair


• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and/or other trade work


• Ability to work on ladders and scissors lifts up to 40' high while performing duties


• Demonstrated reliability


• Must have current driver's license and willingness to drive museum vehicles


• Ability to respond to occasional after hours or weekend maintenance issues or requests

Qualifications

We recognize and honor that the qualifications required to excel in this position can come from a range of both professional and lived experiences. In the job description we describe what we believe to be important qualifications for a candidate to have while remaining open to the diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. Recognizing that we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Employee Expectations

As a Museum employee, the incumbent is expected to model the following traits:

• Foster and maintain open communication and collaboration and actively engage in the exchange of ideas and maintaining constructive relationships


• Initiative and creativity in all aspects of the position


• Lead by example by maintaining a high standard of professional ethics and conduct


• Treat everyone with dignity and respect


• Support and uphold the policies, procedures of the Museum


• Maintain a pleasant and cooperative demeanor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.