General Maintenance Technician

Position:
General Maintenance Technician | Anchorage School District

Posted: 12/11/2025 |

Location:

Maintenance/CP&C | District:
Anchorage School District

The General Maintenance Technician maintains Anchorage School District facilities through repairs and general maintenance duties. The role works a 4‑day per week schedule (10 hours per day) with weekends and holidays off, and offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and life insurance.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Current State of Alaska driver’s license.
• State of Alaska Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Fitness 4th Class (within 12 months of hire).
• Conditional offer of employment contingent upon passing a post‑offer/pre‑employment physical capacities assessment.
• Current hazardous paint certificate.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
• Familiarity with grounds maintenance, carpentry maintenance, and field of heating and ventilation.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and controls.
• Familiarity with the field of heating and ventilation.
• Familiarity with grounds maintenance.
• Familiarity with carpentry maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
• Current hazardous paint certificate.

• Works under the direct supervision of a craft Lead and may work independently to interpret and complete work requests.
• Maintains water or sewer systems, performing tasks such as thawing, unplugging, fixture cleaning, adjustment, and service.
• Maintains HVAC equipment, performing tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, changing filters, and testing.
• Performs minor repairs on buildings, including painting, minor carpentry, glass replacement, and millwork replacement.
• Maintains grounds, performing lawn seeding, mowing, snow plowing, shoveling, and removal.
• Repairs and installs signs, fences, playground equipment, concrete, and asphalt surfaces.
• Reads and accurately follows blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and other detailed technical instruction materials.
• Schedules preventative and reactive maintenance projects.
• Proficient use of hand or powered tools and equipment and appropriate computer applications.
• Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds and works at heights over 20 feet.
• Complies with and enforces workplace safety regulatory requirements.
• Works cooperatively with others, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Must understand vague and implicit instructions, recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must manage stress of working with students, parents, and employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles.

Professional environment with diverse individuals. May be regularly exposed to a video display and outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is usually moderate.

Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other duties as requested by any authorized person. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.