What You Will Be Doing:
Under general direction of the Maintenance Foreman, this position is responsible for a variety of exciting work which involves maintaining and repairing infrastructure of the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center in various areas such as: Plumbing; Electrical and Appliance Repairs; Interior and Exterior Structure Installation, Repair, and Maintenance; Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal; and Vehicle Maintenance. The Maintenance Generalist duties include supervision of inmates and directing them to perform various repair projects throughout the facility such as: carpeting, floor tile, sheetrock, painting, installing wall fixtures, and relocating furniture. Tasks are approved and priorities set by the supervisor.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The Alaska Department of Corrections enhances the safety of our communities. We provide secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration.
As part of an eight-member crew, this position is essential for the overall security of the facility, protection of the public, the well-being and safety of inmates who reside at Wildwood Correctional Center, as well as the employees who work at the facility by ensuring that systems operate in an acceptable manner.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Flexible work schedules.
An opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.
Career Development and training.
Excellent benefits.
Being part of a team consisting of a rewarding group of professionals.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Wildwood Correctional Complex is a state adult correctional institution housing inmate of all custody levels, consisting of a Pretrial Facility housing 115 male and female inmates, a Sentenced Facility housing 264 male inmates and a Transitional Program housing 92 inmates. This position works in the Administration offices of Building 10 and will have limited exposure to the offender population.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
- Carpentry/Woodworking: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct, install, finish, or repair wooden objects or structures.
- Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
