Poker Flat Heater Watch - Temporary
University of Alaska
Poker Flat Heater Watch - Temporary
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Poker Flat Research Range is the largest land-based rocket research range in the world and the only high-latitude rocket range in the United States. Poker Flat launches scientific-sounding rockets, and supports scientific research, and unmanned aircraft.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts; in high, and/or precarious places; and occasionally in confined spaces. The employee may encounter fumes or airborne particles; hazardous chemicals; extreme cold; and the risk of electrical shock, and when working outside, animals such as moose, bears, and foxes. The noise level in the work environment may be loud at times, and the employee will work in proximity to explosives. Appropriate protective measures must be taken to prevent possible injury.
Support NASA in Sounding Rocket launches. In CY Poker is scheduled to launch 4 rockets.
Reliability with reliable transportation, dependable, trustworthy, mechanically inclined, basic computer skills, able to work with others, and be able to work in extreme conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria. This position is manual-labor based, and the employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The job will include moving heavy heaters, fueling heaters and equipment, lifting and moving heavy hoses, and monitoring heater temperatures in addition to snow removal, freight handling, and acting as a roadblock during launch operations when necessary. The employee may need to work shifts on a 24/7 basis.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary staff position.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
*Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction to be eligible for this position. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
https://www.alaska.edu/hr/labor/labor-relations/local-6070.php#collapse5d13e356
**All APPLICANTS **
Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days, when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.
• This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.
Salary Information: MSW3 /Step 1 $20.25/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, https://www.alaska.edu/hr/labor/labor-relations/local-6070.php#collapse3d13e356).
This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070). If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at mailto:uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of Alaska (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.
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Fairbanks, AK
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Closing Date 2025-12-11
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