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Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00073
Department: Assembly
Division:Animal Care
Opening Date: 06/27/2023
Closing Date: 7/10/2023 12:00 AM Alaska
Job Summary
This position performs technical and janitorial duties in the maintenance of the Animal Care facility.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Pay Grade
J1 - DOE
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems. Experience related to the work performed by the division is preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully complete Crematorium Operations training program within ninety (90) days of hire.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer employment physical.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Duties/Responsibilities
•Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices.
•Knowledge of basic facility mechanical systems.
•Knowledge of basic mechanical system repair/parts replacement.
•Knowledge of OSHA/AKOSH requirements and training guidelines.
•Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal shelter operation.
•Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
•Skill in oral and written communication.
•Skill in interpersonal relations.
•Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
•Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.
Health Insurance:
The Borough provides group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.
Life & AD&D:
All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.
•Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.
Retirement:
PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 1.07%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $83.40 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - .31%.
PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.
For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.
SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $20,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $6,000 and ROTH $6,000.
Holidays:
The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.
Personal Leave:
Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be for until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:
0 through 1 years 5.9996 Hours per pay period
1 through 2 years 6.9227 Hours per pay period
3 through 5 years 8.7689 Hours per pay period
6 through 10 years 9.6919 Hours per pay period
11 years and longer 11.6378 Hours per pay period
Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.
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Do you understand that this position will require you to at times handle, and work in close proximity to, multiple types of animals?
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Are you allergic to any animals?
03
Are there any types of animals that you are uncomfortable handling or that you are afraid of? If so, please list which one(s).
04
This position will require operation of the facility crematorium and disposal of deceased animals. Is this a task that you can accomplish?
05
Do you have experience with building mechanical systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, alarms/fire suppression, etc.?
Required Question
Location : Palmer, AK
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00073
Department: Assembly
Division:Animal Care
Opening Date: 06/27/2023
Closing Date: 7/10/2023 12:00 AM Alaska
Job Summary
This position performs technical and janitorial duties in the maintenance of the Animal Care facility.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
Pay Grade
J1 - DOE
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems. Experience related to the work performed by the division is preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully complete Crematorium Operations training program within ninety (90) days of hire.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer employment physical.
Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs regular janitorial/custodial services for the shelter.
- Maintains the facility grounds. This includes plowing, shoveling, mowing, trimming, etc.
- Manages shelter supply inventory and facilitates the pick-up and delivery of all shelter supplies.
- Performs general maintenance and repairs on the facility systems and equipment. Assists the Shelter Manager in scheduling and facilitating more advanced maintenance and repair work.
- Maintains maintenance records for facility and equipment.
- Operates and maintains crematorium and equipment.
- Acts as department Safety Representative. Works with Shelter and Safety Managers to coordinate safety meetings/trainings/drills, maintain safety records, administer PPE for staff.
- Maintains building alarm system including call outs as needed.
- Coordinates scheduled inspections and testing as needed, including but not limited to: the water/well system, fire suppression systems, HVAC, crematorium, confined spaces, security systems, commercial machines, etc.
- Trains staff on building systems as needed.
- Coordinates with vendors for specialized facility, equipment and grounds projects.
- Acts as primary courier for mail, receipts, deposits, donations, supplies, etc.
- Assists shelter and enforcement staff as needed.
- Performs related shelter duties as assigned.
•Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices.
•Knowledge of basic facility mechanical systems.
•Knowledge of basic mechanical system repair/parts replacement.
•Knowledge of OSHA/AKOSH requirements and training guidelines.
•Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal shelter operation.
•Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
•Skill in oral and written communication.
•Skill in interpersonal relations.
•Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
•Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.
Health Insurance:
The Borough provides group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.
Life & AD&D:
All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.
•Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.
Retirement:
PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 1.07%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $83.40 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - .31%.
PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.
For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.
SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $20,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $6,000 and ROTH $6,000.
Holidays:
The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.
Personal Leave:
Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be for until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:
0 through 1 years 5.9996 Hours per pay period
1 through 2 years 6.9227 Hours per pay period
3 through 5 years 8.7689 Hours per pay period
6 through 10 years 9.6919 Hours per pay period
11 years and longer 11.6378 Hours per pay period
Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.
01
Do you understand that this position will require you to at times handle, and work in close proximity to, multiple types of animals?
02
Are you allergic to any animals?
03
Are there any types of animals that you are uncomfortable handling or that you are afraid of? If so, please list which one(s).
04
This position will require operation of the facility crematorium and disposal of deceased animals. Is this a task that you can accomplish?
05
Do you have experience with building mechanical systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, alarms/fire suppression, etc.?
Required Question
