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Salary: $23.75 Hourly
Location : Nuiqsut, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-065
Department: Public Works
Division: Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose
Perform a variety of manual facility maintenance, minor repair and simple project tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Perform maintenance, repair, sanitation and janitorial duties which may include the following: cleaning work area and departmental equipment; moving equipment/supplies; cleaning and washing equipment; repairing departmental equipment; shuttling parts; equipment and documentation as directed; maintaining equipment; preparing and updating records and documents as required; and operating departmental equipment as authorized and directed.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status. (Health & Social Services Only)

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria; (HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS, SHOP I ONLY),

Documentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment;

Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose six months after;

Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, the second dose two months after and the final dose six months after the first dose. (PUBLIC WORKS, SHOP III, VILLAGES);

Ability to pass FBI fingerprint background check within 60 days of hire. (Police only)
Health Department:

Applicant must pass a criminal history background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Unit and documentation that the individual is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your level of education?
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate

04

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
  • Yes
  • No

05

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Scott Danner or Immediate Supervisor Thomas Nukapigak for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

06

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
  • Father
  • Father-in-Law
  • Step-Father
  • Mother
  • Mother-in-Law
  • Step-Mother
  • Brother
  • Brother-in-Law
  • Step-Brother
  • Sister
  • Sister-in-Law
  • Step-Sister
  • Son
  • Son-in-Law
  • Step-Son
  • Daughter
  • Daughter-in-Law
  • Step-Daughter
  • Wife
  • Husband

07

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Scott Danner or Immediate Supervisor Thomas Nukapigak of this position?
  • Yes
  • No

08

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
  • Department Director
  • Immediate Supervisor

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