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

Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local 367 Union and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local 367.
**This advertisement is for either a Journeyman Mechanic, Level I or II.
The certification the successful candidate holds at the time of the job offer may be the level in which the candidate is hired.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater (AWWU) HOURS OF WORK: 5/8 Monday through Friday, or 4/10 Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday 6:00 a.
m.
to 4:30 p.
m.
LOCATION: 325 E 94th Court 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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Also participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU's disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee's potential duties and responsibilities.
This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.
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.
To qualify for Journeyman Mechanic Level 1 (Range 21): Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B (or greater) at time of hire.
All applicants must possess and/or obtain: * 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.
For positions that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), applicants who do not possess a CDL must have the following: * A valid Driver's License at time of application.
* A valid State of Alaska Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) at time of hire.
* Must obtain the required CDL and required endorsements along with any restrictions within 120days 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 https://www.
uscis.
gov/E-verify.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.
S.
Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the 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 submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska Commercial driver's license (CDL), Class B (or greater), 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 applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
(Download PDF reader) As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical medical examination and drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.
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 licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 an applicant 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.
Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.
For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants 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, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.
m.
- 5:00 p.
m,, Alaska 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.