Maintenance Supervisor
St Marys, Alaska
The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.
At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)
Position Summary:
To supervise the corporation's maintenance department (carpenters, plumbers, electricians, boiler mechanics, maintenance workers) in the daily maintenance of the corporation and rented buildings (commercial & residential). To supervise contracted and remote labor (village workers); to direct the above work in a safe and budgeted manner. Report all activities to the Facilities Director, and to support management of the facilities operations on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Establishes departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Plans, directs and evaluates maintenance and construction activities of the Trades Crew, such as construction, modification and repair of medical facilities, grounds and employee compound housing.
- Establishes goals and work schedules for tradesman and maintenance workers. Distributes work load and assurances that each employee supervised has assignments, instruction and materials to be efficient and productive. Provides early feedback of the Facility Manager if materials or manpower available are inadequate to meet goals and schedule. Accomplishes this responsibility throughout the broad range of construction trades, including areas where the jobholder is not fully skilled, with guidance from the Facility Manager.
- Monitors and manages the quality of work in in the department. Uses independent judgment to insure efficiency of operations. Monitors the status and progress of work, makes day to day adjustment of priorities. With guidance from the Facility Manager, assigns, manages, and reports on work order load, using computerized work management tools
- Assists in decision on equipment included in the preventive maintenance program. Manages work orders for preventive maintenance assigned to his crew.
- Acts as technical representative, when constructing of building and/or the providing of contract services, on facilities projects.
- Schedules appropriate training, universal precautions, infectious control in-service, and appropriate safety training for all personnel of the Maintenance Department.
- Maintains level of expertise in field of expertise.
- Must have basic knowledge of and ability to implement aspects of the Universal Building Code, National Fire Code, Universal Plumbing Code, Universal Mechanical Code, OSHA, Americans with Disabilities Act, NFPA Life & Safety Codes.
- Must be able to communicate plans and expedite materials to village locations.
- Must have knowledge of required permits and licenses, and how to obtain them.
- Must have experience in cost estimation and budget experience for various maintenance accounts.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises five employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
- Ten paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement plans
- Employee Wellness Center
Additional Information:
Employment Duration:
80 Full time
Temporary Status:
Not Applicable
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)