Maintenance & Facilities Technician
SSSC Status: Regular, Part-time
Supervisor: Facilites Manager
Location: 834 Lincoln Street, Sitka, AK
Pay Rate: $22.60/hour, competitive leave and benefits
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description
The Sitka Sound Science Center is a science and education nonprofit formed in 2007. SSSC is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of marine, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of coastal Alaska through science education and research. Our vision is to build on Sitka’s legacy and potential as an educational and scientific community. Based in Southeast Alaska, SSSC is focused on research topics and education programs that are relevant to our region and state. SSSC is made up of a team of people who enjoy collaborating across disciplines, thinking big and following through, and finding new ways to connect our community with the world around us.
Inclusion and equity are core values of the Sitka Sound Science Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for students, researchers, and staff. We believe every member of our staff and visitor to our facility enriches our diversity by sharing a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover solutions. We encourage you to pursue your interests, develop your potential, and bring your full self to work.
SSSC considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.
About
SSSC is looking for a part-time Maintenance & Facilities Technician with a broad range of maintenance, fabrication, and building skills. This position will assist with maintaining the physical structures, vehicles, and grounds of SSSC. We have 3 main buildings on our campus and a bunkhouse offsite, along with several vehicles and boats, freshwater and saltwater systems, and other equipment. The technician will help with scheduled maintenance tasks around the SSSC campus and bunkhouse. SSSC values both independence and collaboration within and across departments, the ability to work with others and identify maintenance needs independently will be key.
The Maintenance & Facilities Technician will also assist staff and visiting researchers plan, construct, and maintain basic infrastructure for programs and research experiments. The ability to work with a wide range of people, listen to ideas, plan, adjust, and build will be central to this position. We are looking for someone who enjoys collaboration and can think creatively. Experience with basic plumbing, welding, and construction will be helpful.
Tasks
- Assist with the maintenance plan by cleaning, inspecting, testing, and/or repairing the facilities and equipment based on the established schedule.
- Identify other maintenance needs around the facility and make the necessary repairs.
- Work with staff and researchers to support them with fabrication, building, set-up, and maintenance needs.
- Assist with keeping the tools stocked and operational.
- Maintain a clean workspace.
Qualifications
- You enjoy planning and building in collaboration with others.
- You have a broad skillset that may include welding, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical systems, vehicle maintenance, and/or electrical.
- You have a can-do attitude and are excited to learn new skills.
- You are self-motivated with a passion for fixing things.
- You can be flexible with priorities and are able to act quickly in a maintenance emergency.
Background
The Sitka Sound Science Center is a non-profit dedicated to scientific research and science education relevant to our community, region, and state. SSSC strives to create a supportive and fun work environment with flexible work schedules and significant leave benefits to allow our employees a great work/life balance and opportunities to get out and play.
Sitka Sound Science Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
Additional Information
To Apply: Email resume, letter of interest, and two references to Blake Conaway, Facilities Manager, at bconaway@sitkascience.org and to Chance Gray, Operations Director, at cgray@sitkascience.org.