Elementary Building Plant Operator

Elementary Building Plant Operator

The Elementary Building Plant Operator maintains elementary school buildings, grounds, and equipment for the Anchorage School District. The BPO cleans and makes minor repairs to the building, equipment, and grounds, and monitors supplies. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• One year of custodial experience.
• Knowledge of a general custodial position, to include methods and materials used in custodial work.
• Ability to perform heavy work such as extensive stooping and crouching, sustained standing, pushing and pulling, reaching with hands and arms and occasionally lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to make substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers required.
• Successful completion of written skills test on file.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 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.

The following are preferred:

• One year of semi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Ability to use custodial equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to keep written records and originate written reports.

Essential Job Functions

• Opens school plant in the morning and checks for vandalism.
• Checks heating and electrical equipment and facilities.
• Surveys buildings and grounds for hazards. Reports any findings to supervisor.
• Makes minor repairs to custodial equipment, classroom furniture, etc.
• Cleans outside of building, such as sidewalks, by sweeping and/or removing snow. Sands and/or chips ice on steps and walkways, keeping all entrances and exits free of any snow and ice. Clears a path to dumpster for safe trash removal.
• Keeps school grounds in a safe and sanitary condition by removing paper, cans, and trash from the school grounds on a daily basis.
• Maintains playground equipment in safe condition including areas around swings, climbing apparatus, and other playground equipment.
• Reports when repairs are necessary.
• Arranges cafeteria, multi-purpose rooms, and other rooms for meetings and special events.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Raises and lowers flag each day school is in session.
• Locks and secures building as required.
• Cleans up all spills during shift.
• Sweeps halls and entryways daily.
• Regularly checks restrooms during shift for cleanliness and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Assists teachers as requested.
• Cleans assigned area on a daily basis.
• Receives, accounts for, and stores school and custodial supplies and equipment when delivered.
• Cleans stopped/clogged plumbing fixtures, or reports problems when necessary.
• Waters and maintains lawns and shrubs immediately surrounding the school.
• Washes exterior windows.

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.

About The Anchorage School District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country. We educate nearly 43,000 students in over 130 schools and programs. Minority students comprise more than 50 percent of the student population, and our students speak 110 different languages. We are committed to fostering and celebrating diversity and preparing our students to be global citizens. We support employees through comprehensive professional development, award winning mentoring programs, and competitive salary and benefits. Anchorage is the best of both worlds, offering pristine wilderness alongside the amenities of a large city.

Land Acknowledgment: We acknowledge that we gather here today on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of Upper Cook Inlet. For thousands of years, the Dena'ina People have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. ASD is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is with honor and respect that we recognize all Indigenous people who live and learn in our community.

Our Mission: In order to meet its mission, Educating All Students for Success in Life, Anchorage School District (ASD) is committed to strategic initiatives and goals. Goals are SMART as they are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

Our Vision: Building the ideal student experience

Student learning, achievement, and lifelong success are the focus of ASD. Within the District, families have many academic choices to meet a variety of student needs. Equitable access and opportunity are keys to building a successful learning path for each student. ASD celebrates our differences and is committed to inclusion of all our community's languages, cultures, and perspectives.

Education plays a vital role in preparing students to become engaged, productive members of our culturally rich community. Our community envisions students empowered by real world experiences with access to educational opportunities within and beyond the walls of school buildings. ASD is boldly committed to transforming how we prepare students for life, college and careers within Alaska and across the globe.