Deering Building Plant Operator M-03-01

Northwest Arctic Borough School District; Deering (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arctic Borough School District is seeking a Building Plant Operator to manage operation and preventive maintenance of the site environmental systems and physical plant equipment at its school facilities in Alaska. The role supports safe, efficient building operation and energy-conscious performance.

Responsibilities include regulating HVAC systems, performing routine maintenance, keeping records, and coordinating with site staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn one or more of the building trades and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Regulates HVAC systems to maintain season-appropriate environments and conserve energy.
• Inspects and services site equipment; maintains preventive maintenance records; manages supplies and fuel.

Skills

Building trades aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance Staff/ Maintenance - DRG - 01
  


• Date Posted:
  5/9/2026
  


• Date Available:
  Immediately
  

Building Plant Operator

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn one or more of the building trades and building systems.


• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

To be responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of the site building environmental systems and physical plant equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulates heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems to provide an environment in buildings appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity, inspects and services all site equipment on a regular basis per preventive maintenance schedules, maintains accurate and current records on preventive maintenance performed on site equipment, keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand for operation and preventive maintenance of site equipment, and requisitions needed items from the principal or designated building manager in a timely manner, routinely tests and certifies all emergency power and fire equipment, operates site vehicles for transportation of personnel and materialsto and from the airport and elsewhere about the site as required, works overtime when required, other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the NWABSD Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board Policy.

Postings current as of 10/10/2026 2:16:28 AM CST.