What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician position at Anchorage School District?
- A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
- A current State of Alaska driver’s license.
- A State of Alaska Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Fitness 4th Class within 12 months of hire.
- The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click here to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems and controls.
- Familiarity with the field of heating and ventilation.
- Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with grounds maintenance.
- Familiarity with carpentry maintenance.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
- A current hazardous paint certificate.
- Works under the direct supervision of a craft Lead, and at times may work independently to interpret and complete work requests.
- Maintains water or sewer systems, performing tasks such as thawing, unplugging, fixture cleaning, adjustment, and service.
- Maintains HVAC equipment, performing tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, changing filters, and testing.
- Maintains and performs minor repairs on buildings, performing tasks such as painting, minor carpentry, minor glass replacement, and minor millwork replacement.
- Maintains grounds, performing tasks such as lawn seeding and mowing as well as snow plowing, shoveling, and removal.
- Repairs and installs signs, fences, and playground equipment, and installs and repairs concrete and asphalt surfaces.
- Reads and accurately follows blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and other detailed technical instruction materials.
- Schedules preventative and reactive maintenance projects.
- Makes proficient use of hand or powered tools and equipment as well as appropriate computer applications for various assigned responsibilities.
- Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodations, or to lift over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Routinely works at heights over 20 feet.
- Complies with and enforces workplace safety regulatory requirements.
- Works cooperatively with others, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
JobID: 21980
Position Type:
Maintenance/General Maintenance Technician
Maintenance/General Maintenance Technician
Date Posted:
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
Location:
MAINTENANCE/CP&C
MAINTENANCE/CP&C
Bargaining Unit: Maintenance
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 10 hours per day/4 days per week
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: M-6, $26.96 to $31.37 per hour, DOE
Job Summary
The General Maintenance Technician helps maintain Anchorage School District facilities through repairs and general maintenance duties. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:
The following are preferred:
Essential Job Functions
Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $27 - $31