Alaska maintenance technician employment contract template

Alaska Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Full-Time Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], located at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,” and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.” This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska.

1. Position and Responsibilities

• Option A: Employee is hired as a Maintenance Technician.
• Option B: Employee is hired as a Lead Maintenance Technician.

Employee’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Regular preventive maintenance.
• Emergency repairs.
• Diagnostic work.
• Equipment calibration.
• Compliance with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental systems relevant to Alaska’s climate (e.g., heating systems, snow removal equipment, commercial refrigeration, fuel storage, water/wastewater systems).
• Adherence to Alaska Occupational Safety and Health regulations (AKOSH), including hazardous materials handling, PPE requirements, confined space procedures, and lockout/tagout.
• Alaska-specific responsibilities: [Describe specific Alaska-related duties, e.g., winterization, permafrost monitoring].

2. Licenses and Certifications

• Option A: Employee must possess and maintain valid Alaska licenses or certifications as required for specialized systems, including [List required licenses/certifications, e.g., refrigeration, boiler operator, electrical].
• Option B: Employer will provide training to obtain required certifications within [Number] months of employment.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining and renewing all required credentials.

3. Reporting Structure

• Option A: Employee reports directly to [Supervisor Title].
• Option B: Employee reports to the Facility Manager.
• Employee must participate in daily briefings, safety meetings, and complete all required documentation, including Alaska-mandated safety logs and state inspection forms.

4. Work Location

• Option A: Employee’s primary work location is [Address].
• Option B: Employee may be required to work at multiple locations within Alaska, including [List potential locations/regions].
• Alaska-specific consideration: Travel, per diem, or remote site lodging provisions will be provided in accordance with Alaska’s geographic and logistical realities, as outlined in Appendix A.

5. Employment Status and Work Hours

• This is a full-time employment position.
• The regular workweek is [Number] hours per week.
• Option A: Work schedule is [Days of the week], [Start Time] - [End Time].
• Option B: Employee may be required to participate in an on-call rotation and work nights/weekends.
• Overtime will be calculated in accordance with Alaska law (hours >8/day or >40/week) at 1.5 times the base wage.
• Alaska-specific consideration: Premium pay may be applicable for remote, hazardous, or extreme-weather duty, as defined in Employer policy.

6. Compensation

• Option A: Employee’s hourly wage is [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Employee’s annual salary is [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Pay frequency: [Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly].
• Overtime and double-time will be paid in accordance with Alaska labor law.
• Option A: Employee is eligible for call-out pay at a rate of [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: Employee is eligible for a bonus or incentive based on safety/performance, as outlined in Employer policy.
• Reimbursement will be provided for required tools, uniforms, licenses, travel, fuel, and subsistence, consistent with Alaska practices, as detailed in Appendix B.

7. Benefits

Employee is eligible for the following benefits:

• Alaska-mandated workers’ compensation.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• Employer contributions to [Retirement Plan Name] (e.g., PERS).
• Paid vacation: [Number] days per year.
• Paid sick leave: [Number] days per year.
• All Alaska state holidays.
• Safe leave for domestic violence/sexual assault, per Alaska Stat. § 23.10.500 et seq.
• Alaska-specific consideration: [Specify any housing, transportation, or remote site hardship allowances, if applicable].

8. Equipment and Property

• Employer will provide the following equipment, tools, and materials: [List of provided items].
• Employee is responsible for the proper use and care of all Employer property.
• Personal tool use is subject to company policy.
• Employee must return all Employer property upon termination of employment.

9. Safety and Compliance

Employee must adhere to all applicable safety and compliance standards, including AKOSH, environmental regulations, and EPA/DEC rules on fuel, refrigerants, and hazardous waste. Employee must participate in annual Alaska-mandated safety training or certification programs, such as HAZWOPER, first aid, and cold stress prevention.

10. Confidentiality

Employee must maintain the confidentiality of all building systems, tenant information, keys/access codes, and proprietary company methods or security systems. Unauthorized use, duplication, or disclosure of Employer manuals, technical documents, or schematic drawings is prohibited.

11. Incident Reporting

Employee must report all incidents, accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions to [Designated Person/Department], ensuring compliance with Alaska’s workplace injury reporting mandates.

12. Behavioral Standards

Employee must maintain proper uniform/grooming standards, customer/tenant etiquette, and a clean driving record (if applicable). Employee must maintain safety and operational logs as per Alaska regulations.

13. Drug and Alcohol Screening

Employee may be subject to drug or alcohol screening in accordance with Alaska law, including DOT/FMCSA provisions for positions involving regulated vehicles or hazardous materials.

14. At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Alaska law.

15. Termination

• Voluntary Resignation: Employee must provide [Number] days written notice.
• Employer-Initiated Termination: Employer may terminate employment at any time, subject to applicable Alaska law.
• Final Paycheck: Employee will receive their final paycheck in accordance with Alaska law, including payment for accrued leave and expense reimbursements.

16. Union Membership (If Applicable)

• Option A: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Option B: This position is covered by the [Union Name] collective bargaining agreement, which governs certain terms and conditions of employment.

17. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal complaint and grievance procedures, followed by mediation and, if necessary, arbitration in Alaska, with exclusive application of Alaska statutes and venue in appropriate Alaska courts.

18. Employee Rights

Employee is entitled to all rights under Alaska and federal law, including anti-discrimination, equal employment opportunity (race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, etc.), and prohibition of harassment or hostile work environment in line with Alaska Human Rights Act.

19. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation (If Applicable and Enforceable under Alaska Law)

To the extent allowable by Alaska law, Employee agrees not to compete with Employer or solicit Employer’s clients/employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Geographic Area].

20. Accommodation

Employer is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Alaska Human Rights Act for qualified technicians with disabilities.

21. Drug/Alcohol Policy

Employer maintains a strict drug and alcohol policy, prohibiting impairment at work in safety-sensitive settings.

22. Weather Delays/Site Evacuations

Procedures and compensation for mandatory weather delays, site evacuations, or work stoppages caused by extreme Alaska conditions (storms, earthquakes, etc.) are outlined in Employer policy.

23. Timekeeping

Employee must accurately record their time worked in accordance with Employer’s timekeeping policies, which comply with Alaska wage/hour and record-keeping requirements.

24. Amendments

This Agreement may be amended or modified only in writing, signed by both Employer and Employee.

25. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.

26. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

27. Electronic Signatures

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be accepted as original signatures.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Alaska Maintenance Technician Employment Contract.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]

Appendix A: Alaska-Specific Travel, Per Diem, and Remote Site Lodging Provisions [Detailed explanation]

Appendix B: Reimbursement Provisions for Required Tools, Uniforms, Licenses, Travel, Fuel, and Subsistence [Detailed explanation]