Maintenance Specialist, Electrician, Journey 2/Lead
Transportation and Public Facilities
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- PCN
- 253424
- Salary
- $34.43 Hourly (Range 51)
- Type
- Full Time
- Open to
- Alaska Residents Only
- Bargaining unit
- Labor, Trades and Craft
- Timing
- Year-round
- Posted
- 2026-07-10
- Closes
- 2026-07-24
- Source
- Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced)
Job Description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Anchorage International Airport, is looking for a
Maintenance Specialist - Electrician - Journey 2/Lead
to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
With minimal supervision, the candidate will professionally maintain the electrical systems associated with Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Duties encompass a wide range, including but not limited to, airfield lighting systems, exterior building lighting, street lighting, lift stations, pilot-controlled gates, and other electrical controls. The airport environment is dynamic, offering both excitement and challenges for electricians. The combination of advanced systems and constantly changing conditions demands a high level of skill.
Responsibilities also include the maintenance and repair of all electrical systems across the airfield and complex, regardless of weather conditions. Effective communication on both company and air-to-ground radios is essential. Additional tasks involve equipment cleaning and maintenance, fixture rebuilding, locates for construction projects, testing backup generators, and airfield lighting inspections.
As part of the AFM crew, the candidate will inspect and repair lighting systems in various conditions. This could entail replacing light fixtures during "whiteout" conditions on runways and taxiways during snow events, repairing fixtures by boat on the lake, or training for emergencies. These scenarios illustrate the diverse challenges faced daily, where routine maintenance keeps Alaska's infrastructure operational.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is to spearhead the development, operation, and maintenance of the airport, serving Anchorage, Alaska, and the global community. Recognized with numerous awards, our dedicated team functions seamlessly to ensure the airport's safety and efficient functioning. From accommodating a diverse range of aircraft, including small general aviation to the world's largest cargo planes, to managing state-of-the-art airfield lighting systems, our electricians are at the forefront of innovation. Anchorage International Airport proudly holds the title of the largest airport in Alaska and ranks as the fourth busiest cargo airport worldwide. With a workforce of 110 staff members, our Airfield Maintenance Station collaborates harmoniously to uphold regulatory certifications and compliance standards for this pivotal FAR Part 139 and TSA 1542 designated airport, encompassing even the world's busiest seaplane base
The benefits of joining our team:
ANC Airfield Maintenance has a dynamic and challenging work environment, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as well as gaining additional experience that could lead to other opportunities. In addition to this, you are eligible for State of Alaska Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and 11 paid Holidays.
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan instead of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
The working environment you can expect:
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located west of Anchorage Alaska. While we strive to create a collaborative ‘team’ work environment, the ANC environment can be fast paced with frequently changing conditions. Priorities change in an instant, and a successful applicant will change a long with them. You can expect a dynamic and fluid work environment that is both challenging and rewarding in a multi-cultural environment. Your experience here will be fun, and enlightening and will broaden your knowledge, skills, and experience
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Attention to Detail
: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Electrical:
Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
Mechanics:
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.
Problem Solving:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
Special Note:
The following are requirements for this position:
State of Alaska Fitness Certificate - Electrician
First Aid/CPR
National Electric Code
OSHA Regulations
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.
This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at
http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MAINTENANCESPECIALIST.pdf
.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
A current copy of your Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), if applicable.
A current copy of your State of Alaska
Electrician
Fitness Certificate.
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS LICENSE REQUIRED
All applicants are required to have a Journeyman Electricians license with the State of Alaska to be hired into the above position. A conditional hire approval can be given for those applicants who are licensed in a state who has entered a
reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska
.
An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon successfully obtaining an
Electricians license with the State of Alaska within
9
0 days
and may begin work only
AFTER
obtaining and showing proof of the license.
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing
Clearing house
prior to performing safety sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.
A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class B CDL. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain a
Class B CDL within 120 days
of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
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