# Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead — Corrections · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Public safety jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/public-safety) # Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead Corrections - **Location** — Seward, AK - **PCN** — 20-8160 - **Salary** — $31.34 - $33.50 Hourly (Range 53) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — Labor, Trades and Craft - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-10-14 - **Closes** — 2026-11-13 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead at the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) located in Seward, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here: DOC 2026_45 sec Watch the Spring Creek Correctional Center video here: https://vimeo.com/792701037/46c90db065 What You Will Be Doing: The Maintenance Mechanic Advanced Journey position reports to the Maintenance Foreman and is primarily responsible for but not limited to maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all heavy duty and light duty vehicles. Responsible for maintenance repairs in the Motor Pool, Warehouse, overhead doors, and security gates, snow removal inside and outside of perimeter fences of facility and record keeping on fuel system on the underground storage tanks. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of Spring Creek Correctional Center is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management. As the State of Alaska's only Maximum Security adult male facility we provide confinement for minimum, medium, and close custody sentenced felons including the state's most violent and predatory offenders. Benefits of Joining Our Team: Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available; Retirement with Annuity and Deferred Compensation Plans; Vacation leave of 15 hours per month with an accrual rate increased based on time served; Eleven paid holidays’ Health benefit package, which includes employer contribution toward medical, vision and dental. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Spring Creek Correctional Center is a maximum-security, state-operated adult correctional institution with a capacity of over 500 male inmates and approximately 200 staff. Although many inmates serve long-term sentences, the facility also houses individuals serving shorter terms. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Accessibility: Knowledge of tools, equipment, and technologies used to help individuals with disabilities use computer equipment and software. Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance. Road Work and Pavement: Knowledge of material, methods, and appropriate tools to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, runways, etc. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience providing the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of either 1) routinely and independently resolving unusual issues and developing or modifying techniques; troubleshooting electronic/mechanical systems; and/or performing computerized diagnostic mechanic duties, or 2) directing and reviewing the work of others while helping on the most complex projects associated with light duty and automotive equipment. Essential Core Competencies: Knowledge of current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology; the vocabulary needed to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations; and lubrication requirements. Applicable skill in maintaining clean and safe work and tool area; and the use of standard shop tools and procedures. Ability to retrieve, read and apply O.S.H.A. guidelines; retrieve, read and apply information from technical manuals, computers and microfiche; select and use proper tools; maintain, and repair shop tools and equipment; use lubrication equipment; recognize wear points; understand oral and written instructions in English; perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly, and efficiently; and use digital volt ohm meter. Must have a willingness to attend and pass factory authorized schools on specific vehicle, equipment, or aircraft and apply acquired training to specific problems. Position -Specific Competencies : The above journey/advanced level worker is required to complete unusually difficult work; adapt and modify procedures, operations or processes required to complete the work; work in the absence of available or applicable guidelines; and consistently apply skills of a higher level of difficulty required. The lead worker is required to assign, monitor, train and evaluate daily tasks; make decisions and set and balance priorities; coordinate tasks of others and work efficiently; ensure adherence to work schedules, quality standards, safety and security rules; give clear instructions; recommend appropriate solutions to difficult situations; and motivate others. Additionally : For advanced journey workers: Knowledge of the following systems in order to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify: drive trains, suspension systems, and emissions. Knowledge of techniques and procedures of light duty automotive equipment maintenance and repair using electronic diagnostic equipment; techniques and procedures of heavy equipment maintenance and repair using electronic diagnostic equipment; aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) practices while at an airport duty station; federal regulations regarding performance standards and specifications of ARFF equipment while at an airport duty station; and state and federal regulations regarding commercial vehicles. Ability to retrieve information from computer programs, CD ROMs, etc.; ensure computer chips function properly; ensure computer calibrations are adjusted properly; make repairs to vehicle bodies and frames; apply municipal requirements for Inspection and maintenance (IM) of vehicles; learn and provide snow removal seasonally as called upon; overhaul engines (types vary with duty station); prioritize inspection steps; select and properly operate diagnostic equipment; use precision measuring instruments; apply electronic analysis to equipment problem diagnoses; and manipulate tools in confined spaces. For lead workers: Ability to work in an efficient manner; ensure adequacy of resources, equipment, and tools available to do the work; and recommend alternative solutions to problems encountered. Other Information Special Note: Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral prior to posting on Workplace Alaska, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments. Some positions may require an Alaska Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsements, Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Certificate, First Aid and CPR Certificate, Welding Certificate, and/or participation in random drug testing program. “Essential Core Competencies” are a common or typical set of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that reflect successful performance of all levels of the career area. These are included in the position description and performance evaluation review process. “Position-Specific Competencies” are a common or typical set of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that reflect successful performance of the skill level and primary duties of the specific job. “Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, on-the-job, and military training), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree, apprenticeships, and trade or vocational schools) and short-duration (such as a seminar, professional development, and mircocredentials, i.e., computer science, human resources, project management) programs. “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. 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