Hotel Maintenance Helper, Qavartarvik Customer Lodge, ($21.78/HR+ DOE & Benefits - Bethel, AK)

About the role

This position performs maintenance and improvement tasks for commercial properties at the Qavartik Customer Lodge in Bethel, AK. The role is non-rotational and seeks to hire local Bethel residents.

Responsibilities

• Makes repairs and alterations to drywall, wainscoting, and FRP.
• Paints large and small spaces using rollers, brushes, and paint sprayers.
• Repairs and replaces carpet, carpet tile, and vinyl flooring.
• Repairs and replaces doors and windows.
• Operates pressure washers in interior and exterior spaces.
• Operates diesel generators and space heating equipment for bed bug eradication.
• Performs cargo pick-up runs and staff shuttling to and from the airport.
• Repairs and replaces locks and exit hardware.
• Repairs merchandise and mobility assistance carts.
• Assists the lead technician in other building maintenance duties as assigned.
• Inventories tools, bench stock, and supplies.
• Loads and unloads supplies manually and with equipment.
• Cleans work areas daily.
• Follows all company safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the unit’s success.
• May require working evenings or weekends on short notice to meet client requests.
• May be required to respond during off-duty hours.

Requirements

• Some prior work experience in general labor or facility maintenance skilled trades (e.g., carpentry, locksmithing, electrical, plumbing).
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to be eligible under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to follow safe operating procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Must obtain a flu shot pre-hire and annually thereafter.
• Prior training, work experience, or demonstrable skills indicating suitability for this type of work.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of safe, efficient mechanical operation of motorized equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in maintenance and improvement work.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment.
• Physical strength, stamina, and agility.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Working Conditions

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (occasional exposure to harsh weather conditions).
• Noise level: Moderate to loud.
• Environment: Hotel setting.
• Physical requirements: Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to talk, hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight.
• Travel: None.

Core Values

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.