Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Position Summary:

Supervises the operation of the Small Arms, Ground Support Equipment, Electronics, Fire Control, and the Allied Trades welding and machine shops. Equipment includes small arms weapons, night vision devices, communication, radio systems and generator ground support equipment. Develops performance standards, counsel’s employees on performance and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Reports to the Material Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures established policies and procedures are effectively enforced. Controls shop operations to ensure maximum utilization of personnel assigned. Maintains the highest quality of workmanship equal to or exceeding Army standard.

• Maintains control over requirements for parts and materials, utilizes local purchase processes when parts are not readily available, enforces, supply economy and controls usage and care of Government parts, tools, and equipment.

• Provides, reports applicable to his/her maintenance operation in the form of daily, periodic, or special reports. Exercises control over preparation of required shop equipment, forms and records, submission of exception time accounting and maintenance dates.

• Maintains surveillance over the operation to detect areas of accident of injury potential, unsafe acts or conditions, and takes immediate action to correct unsatisfactory situations.

• Repairs powered-support equipment in accordance with technical publications or manufacturer’s standards. Applies or verifies compliance of modification work orders.

• Maintains security, records, strict key control and operations of Arms room vaults. Works with Provost Marshal updating PIC codes and Vault access for personnel.

• Plans and coordinates yearly TDY trips for personnel in the inspection and repairs of multiple state avalanche gun systems.

• Plans, receives, controls and expedites work through the repair shop. Maintains a bench parts supply stock age or repair parts and expendable supplies.

• Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends selections. Counsel’s employees on problems adjusts informal complaints through discussion with employees. Initiates proposals for formal and disciplinary action as needed. Identifies employee’s training needs and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training.

• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent. Formal military or civilian training in equipment maintenance procedures.

• Five years’ experience in equipment maintenance and supply or equivalent combination of education and experience, pertaining to small arms repair, electronics, fire control and welding.

• Three years leadership experience handling timecards, disciplinary actions, mentoring and guidance.

• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License prior to start date or by 30 days after employment.

• Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC and SECRET Clearance. Must receive a favorable Background check and drug testing results.

• Material & equipment directly used:

• Test and diagnostics equipment; materiel handling equipment.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Work is generally conducted in an office/shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.

• Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting.

Posted Salary Range

$73,500.00 - $76,500.00

Benefits Information

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Maintenance & Repair

Travel: None

Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations

Clearance: Able to Obtain Secret

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-11928