Heat and Vent Specialist

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Anchorage School District

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/ Heat and Vent Specialist
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• 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, $34.04 to $39.13 per hour, DOE

The wage above reflects a 115% differential for market rate.

Job Summary The Heat and Vent Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of heating and ventilation systems 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 The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• At a minimum, must possess an Alaska second class boiler operator's license or demonstrate a commensurate level of experience and knowledge to perform second class boiler license work.
• A minimum of four years of experience within the past six years in the field of heating and ventilation. Work experience must evidence ability to perform tasks assigned.
• A minimum of three years of experience within the past five years in the field of heating and ventilation control, with emphasis in electronics. Work experience must show evidence of ability to perform tasks assigned.
• Knowledge of pneumatic practical application.

Job Functions

• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs heating, ventilation, and automation systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating control systems.
• Corrects various heating problems from cold/hot rooms to boiler features.
• Repairs leaking circulating pumps.
• Changes fan/pump motors including belts.
• Makes required changes to Building Automation System (BAS) for heating and lighting controls.
• Replaces or adds new equipment for proper or improved heating controls.
• Maintains working knowledge of the BAS control as it pertains to HVAC and lighting.
• Reads, troubleshoots, and edits basic PPCL control language.
• Interprets and works from plans, prints, specifications, and established maintenance procedures.
• Writes reports as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of unit ventilators and fan components including exhaust systems, fluid transfer pumps, and building automation system controls for heating and ventilation systems.
• Maintains knowledge of standard heating, ventilation, and mechanical equipment including fire tube, water tube, cast iron sectional, wet and dry back boilers, gas-fired and oil-fired furnaces.
• Routinely works at heights over 20 feet.
• Orders required materials for assigned jobs.
• Proficiently uses appropriate computer applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Works cooperatively with others and within established maintenance and safety procedures.

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.

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