School Plant Operator & Custodial Supervisor

Anchorage-School-District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anchorage School District is seeking a diligent Middle School Building Plant Operator to maintain clean and functional school facilities. The role includes supervising an assistant, keeping records, and assisting with setup for meetings and events.

It offers a stable 11-month schedule and benefits under a Local 71 bargaining unit. Qualifications include a high school diploma and several years of maintenance experience; lifting up to 50 pounds and independent work are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years related work may be considered in lieu.
• Three years of semi-skilled maintenance and/or custodial work.
• Must have the ability to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of building plant operator positions.
• Ability to work independently and to follow instructions outlined in the Custodian's Guide.
• Ability to use common electrical cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to make minor maintenance repairs to the building and to equipment.
• Ability to accept and perform special assignments efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare written reports.
• Ability to supervise the activities of and to direct the work of an assistant.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty members, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cleaning and minor maintenance activities.
• Supervises the activities and work of an assistant.
• Opens school plant and checks for vandalism.
• Checks heating and electrical equipment and facilities.
• Performs minor repairs of windows, plumbing, lockers, pencil sharpeners, and similar items.
• Checks in school and custodial supplies.
• Inspects school plant for proper maintenance, health, and safety conditions.
• Promptly reports to Operations any and all custodial equipment needing repairs.
• Sets up rooms for meetings and other special events held at the school and arranges for proper equipment and facilities.
• Keeps records and submits reports on supplies, equipment, and similar matters.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Sweeps walkways, shovels snow, maintains building grounds and courts, and mows and waters lawns.
• Sweeps and buffs hallways and maintains general cleanliness of the school during the day.

Skills

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Independent work

Ability to supervise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical cleaning equipment

Maintenance hand tools

Job description

The Anchorage School District is seeking a diligent Middle School Building Plant Operator to maintain clean and functional school facilities. The role includes supervising an assistant, keeping records, and assisting with setup for meetings and events.

It offers a stable 11-month schedule and benefits under a Local 71 bargaining unit. Qualifications include a high school diploma and several years of maintenance experience; lifting up to 50 pounds and independent work are required.