MECHANICAL CRAFTSMAN - Level 1 of 2 - Range 21/PLU

Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK:

4/10s Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday 06:00 - 16:30

LOCATION

: 325 E 94th Court

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement

Local union dispatched applicants

External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Under general supervision performs skilled level duties in the maintenance and repair in the Utility's water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems. The equipment in these systems includes pumps, meters, valves, gates, conveyors, compressors, generators, hydraulic systems, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment primarily identified as stationary industrial machinery. Some of this machinery and equipment stores, handles, or conveys extremely hazardous chemicals such as; caustics, acids, high strength liquid chlorine and hydrogen gas. The work of this classification is characterized by the requirement to perform fabrication, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and operational tasks of substantial variety and complexity without close technical supervision on all systems and equipment. Review and comment on construction or rehabilitation engineered drawings. Troubleshoot and investigate to solve many mechanical and operational issues on a wide variety of equipment and processes. Use modern computer/communication technologies to document work and communicate with other Utility personnel. Adapt to changing technologies and business processes, in both technical and administrative functions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school, GED or equivalent

and

four (

4

) years journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical and/or plumbing.

OR

High school, GED or equivalent

and

completion of a two (

2

) year certified apprenticeship or training program in mechanical equipment maintenance, electrical or plumbing

and

two (

2

) years of journeyman maintenance experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical, and/or plumbing.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License at time of hire.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify

. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405 (f) and (h).

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

If you are a union referred applicant, as a condition of employment, you must provide your Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory drug screen prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the

www.GovernmentJobs.com

website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.