Mechanical/Welding Specialist

Anchorage-School-District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Anchorage School District is seeking a Mechanical/Welding Specialist to maintain mechanical equipment and welding within ASD facilities. The 4/10 schedule may shift per contract language, with weekends off. A high school diploma and at least four years in mechanical systems, including sheet metal and machine shop, are required.

Applicants must obtain an Alaska Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. ASD offers paid leave and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of four years in mechanical systems such as sheet metal, welding, and machine shop.
• Must obtain Alaska Class B commercial driver's license within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans, prints, specifications, and procedures.
• Maintain/repair mechanical equipment and welding systems.
• Use wood/metal shop equipment and related machinery.
• Work safely at heights above 20 feet.
• Order materials and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with maintenance team and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Welding

Sheet metal

Machine shop

CDL Class B

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alaska Class B CDL

Job description

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• Position Type:
  Maintenance/ Mechanical/Welding Specialist
  
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
  
• Location:
  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-8, $29.60 to $34.03 per hour, DOE

Job Summary

The Mechanical/Welding Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of mechanical equipment and welding within Anchorage School District facilities. The location of the work station is subject to contract language concerning shift location/bids. 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Minimum of four years of experience within the past six years in mechanical systems such as sheet metal, welding, and machine shop. Work experience must evidence ability to perform such tasks.
• Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver's license with a general knowledge test endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Interprets and works from plans, prints, specifications, and established maintenance procedures.
• Writes reports when needed.
• Proficiently uses appropriate computer applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Works with standard mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, wood and metal shop equipment, food service equipment, printing machinery, office furniture, overhead doors, fire doors, hoists, and cranes.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and materials used in the manufacture of metal products.
• Assembles, dismantles, and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to routinely work at heights over 20 feet.
• Installs ventilation changes as needed.
• Repairs shop equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Lays out and bends sheet metal as required for assigned work.
• Orders required material for assigned work.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Works cooperatively with others and within established maintenance and safety procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned

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.