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TITLE: Automotive/Generator Mechanic—District Office/Maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or vocational/technical training
2. Skill necessary for general automotive work.
3. Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
4. Valid Alaska driver’s license.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Director of Property Services
JOB GOAL: To help maintain motor vehicles and diesel generators throughout the district.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assumes primary responsibility for both gas and diesel engines, for the safe condition of motor vehicles and electric generators throughout the district. This includes trucks, SUVs, school buses, snowmachines, ATV’s, heavy equipment owned by the district and stand-by generators at school sites. Operates a front-end loader, forklift, tire machine and overhead crane as needed to complete assigned jobs. Uses Snap-On diagnostic tester and a full line of mechanic tools properly. Operates both steel and aluminum welders, cutters, wire-feed, plasma cutters and oxyacetylene. Determines which repair jobs may be performed by site maintenance personnel and advises the Director. Supervises and executes preventive maintenance work orders on all vehicles and generators that require special skills and cannot be performed by site maintenance. Instructs maintenance workers and other district employees in the safe and proper use of motor vehicles. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains the inventory of district owned shop equipment, tools, and supplies. Travels to and works in village sites as needed for vehicle or generator maintenance and/or repair. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Property Services.
LENGTH OF POSITION: SALARY:
7.5 hours per day, 261 days/year, fulltime DOE
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
District Employees must submit to the Human Resources Department: request for transfer form, list of work experience and letter of recommendation from current supervisor.
Other Applicants must submit the following items to the human resources department: A completed application, at least three
(3) current references (one from most recent employer). All references must have current telephone numbers.
APPLICANTS ALREADY ON FILE MUST SUBMIT
A LETTER EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THE POSITION
DATE CLOSING Open Until Filled
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER APPLICATIONS FROM MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED
Accepting International Visa Applicants?
Yes
Start Date
Mar 25, 2026
About
The Northwest Arctic Borough covers 38,000 square miles in one of the world's most beautiful remote areas. Much of the region lies north of the Arctic Circle. The surrounding terrain is Arctic tundra, dotted with hundreds of lakes and rivers. Within the region are several protected land areas including Noatak National Park and Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park, Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Gates of the Arctic National Preserve, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, and Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife is abundant, with caribou, moose, bear, salmon and sheefish constituting a significant portion of the local diet.