Appliance Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Install, repair, and maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, HVAC, kitchen, laundry, and appliance equipment.

• Diagnose issues and repair industrial appliances in food service, laundry, and general service areas.

• Interpret preventative maintenance schedules and complete maintenance and repair work orders generated by the computer system.

• Troubleshoot and repair large-tonnage cooling systems in laboratories, computer rooms, and control areas.

• Maintain and repair stationary exercise and recreational machinery.

• Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems for managing building climate controls.

• Service and repair heating and power boilers, including conducting annual and semiannual teardown, testing, and cleaning.

• Design and install both structural and functional components, such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

• Cut, thread, and connect piping to functional components and on-premises water or power systems.

• Pump specified gas or fluid into systems; initiate systems, monitor operation, read gauges, and adjust valves, controls, and pumps accordingly.

• Disassemble malfunctioning systems, test components, and replace or adjust defective or worn parts as needed.

• Insulate system shells and cabinets and install wiring to connect components to electrical power sources.

• Participate in daily safety toolbox meetings and complete job safety evaluations.

• Inform supervisors when safety and sanitation standards are not adhered to.

• Carry out additional duties that support the success of the department or unit.

• Operate independently without supervisory responsibilities in a remote camp environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with commercial or industrial equipment, including refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, and kitchen and laundry appliances.

• Universal refrigeration certification I, II, and III.

• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years as per NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment requirements, which may include a hair follicle drug test, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing examination.

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team with colleagues, customers, and clients.

• Capability to make decisions promptly with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours during each scheduled shift rotation.

• Willingness to live in dormitory-style accommodations and comply with remote camp cleanliness standards.

• Contract stipulates proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

• Must comply with company and client safety guidelines and regulations.

• Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

• Must meet physical fit-for-duty standards, which include lifting 50 lbs., pushing, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and shoveling.

• Candidates living outside the Anchorage area are responsible for their travel expenses and accommodations related to necessary pre-employment tasks in Anchorage, AK.

• Employees are responsible for costs associated with reporting to Anchorage, AK, for scheduled remote trips.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid flights to remote locations for scheduled work trips.

• Equal employment opportunity.

• NANA shareholder employment preference where permitted by law.

• Accessibility accommodations provided during the employment process.