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Maintenance Staff

Job Details

Ketchikan, AK
$18.00 Hourly
General Labor

Description

Job Summary:

The maintenance staff will help maintain overall cleanliness and maintenance of the port. Your duties will include maintenance and upkeep of all projects necessary to keep the entire site operation looking its very best.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Always keep safety foremost in your mind and actions when on the job;
  • Ground’s landscaping and maintenance as required;
  • Properly and confidently operate shop equipment;
  • Basic carpentry, plumbing and painting on construction and building projects as directed;
  • Operation of forklift;
  • Communicate comfortably with guests and colleagues;
  • Deliver a first-class experience to all guests and visitors;
  • Ongoing cleaning of all bathroom facilities;
  • Building and maintaining fires;
  • Cleaning and maintenance of museum;
  • Upkeep of employee housing;
  • Restocking of supplies as needed;
  • Trash collection;
  • Wash down of docks and facility grounds as needed;
  • Removal of cobwebs on exterior and interior of buildings and fences;
  • Start up and shut down of all facilities on site;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Work outside, in all kinds of weather;
  • Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done;
  • Able and willing to work long days if necessary;
  • Able to think and move with a sense of urgency;
  • At ease working independently and as a team member;
  • Properly use basic hand and power tools;
  • Safely work on roofs, ladders and other high places;
  • Must understand that exemplary customer service is a top priority and be able to communicate in a professional, friendly, and accurate manner;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Driver’s License Preferred.
  • Current CPR/First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods standing and walking.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Employee Perks

We provide paid training at the beginning of the season and offer competitive pay, partially subsidized housing, and a fun team environment.

  • Sign-On Bonus:  If signed-on prior to February 1, 2024, employee will receive $500 paid at the end of their contract
  • Retention Bonus:  Employees will receive $1 per hour ($1.50 per OT hour) bonus at the end of their contract
  • Travel Reimbursement:  Up to $300 travel reimbursement with receipts paid at the end of the probationary period (3 weeks)
  • Referral Bonus:  Employees who refer other applicants that are hired and complete their contract receive $100 per employee, paid at the end of the season
  • Retirement:  401(k) dollar-for-dollar contribution match up to 6% of base salary, eligible after 1,000 hours of employment
  • Free tours and activities at Ward Cove on a space-available basis
  • Four complimentary tour tickets for friends and family, additional tickets may be purchased at the crew rate
  • 20% discount in Ward Cove retail shop
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