EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - Range 17 / IBEW Tech

Municipality of Anchorage, AK

$77K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program required.
  • Four years of relevant maintenance and repair experience preferred, or five years without apprenticeship.
  • Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Satisfactory background check required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform journeyman level maintenance and repair on gas or diesel engines.
  • Conduct routine checks and diagnostics on maintenance equipment.
  • Ensure equipment meets safety and performance standards.
  • Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues as they arise.
  • Document all maintenance and repair activities accurately.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and audio coverage.
  • Life and dependent life insurance options available.
  • Short term and long term disability insurance provided.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
  • Participation in State of Alaska PERS retirement program.
Full Job Description
Salary: $37.32 - $43.29 Hourly
Location : 11440 Lang Street, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Shifts vary:5/8s Mon-Fri 8am-430pm or Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri, 6am-4:30pm 4/10 shifts

LOCATION: South Maintenance Shop; 11440 Lang Street, Anchorage, AK 99515 or North Maintenance Shop: 2839 Mountain View Dr Anchorage AK 99501

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

  • Internal applicants currently working under the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (Local 1547) Collective Bargaining Agreement deadline to apply is 9/10/2026
  • Local union dispatched applicants deadline to apply is 9/8/2026
  • External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement deadline to apply is 9/23/2026


Example of Duties

Under general supervision, performs journeyman level duties in the maintenance and repair of gas or diesel engines and other maintenance equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and four (4) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• A valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
  • Life Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
  • State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
  • 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Leave Plan
  • 13 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech) Union, Local 1547?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
  • Less than high school
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or higher

05

Have you completed an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program?
  • Yes
  • No

06

How many years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience to you possess?
  • Less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

07

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position
08

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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