Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead at Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) located in Mackenzie Point, Alaska.
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What You Will Be Doing:
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, the primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, diagnosing and overhauling all vehicles, heavy equipment and small engines.
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Developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program for machines and equipment to include oil changes, transmission fluid and filter changes, checking coolant levels, brake fluid, power steering fluid, air filters, fuel filters, tire pressure, and wiper blades and keeping accurate service records.
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Operating and inspecting machines and heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects and system failures. Determine best way to correct problems, obtain quotes for parts and submit for approval.
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Maintaining warranty records on all vehicles and machines to ensure warranties are maintained on a set schedule.
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Assisting with general grounds keeping and snow removal as needed inside and outside the perimeter fences of facility
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
When working for Goose Creek Correctional Center, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team, with opportunities for extensive learning about correctional settings and processes. In addition, we offer:
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Flexible work schedules – 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs
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On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only
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Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week
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Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins and a scenic drive to work while avoiding the congested commute to Anchorage!
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Goose Creek Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 1500 inmates and employs over 350 staff. You will be working in an institutional setting with inmates daily.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
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Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Vehicle Operation: Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.
This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MECHANIC.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.
RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES
Starting salary may be approved up to Step C - $33.03, if criteria are met.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
PREA NOTIFICATION
The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:
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Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions.
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Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
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Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS
Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
FINGERPRINT NOTICE
All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and a Class B CDL. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
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