Facilities Maintenance Helper

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Helper is responsible for the maintenance of grounds within Anchorage School District facilities. The helper reports to a department lead and works in a location 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

The following are required :

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• A minimum of one year of experience within the past three years in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance. Work experience must evidence ability to perform required tasks.
• Must possess a current Alaska driver's license.
• Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Must complete the general knowledge test within 14 days 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.

The following are preferred :

Essential Job Functions

Under the supervision of craft specialists, assists in tasks such as :

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.