Heat and Vent Specialist

4 weeks ago


Anchorage, United States Anchorage Schools Full time

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, $27.09 to $31.14 per hour, DOE

Job Summary

The Heat and Vent Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of heat 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.
* 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.
* 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 to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

The following are preferred:

* 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.

Job Functions

* Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs heating and ventilation systems.
* Corrects various heat problems from cold/hot rooms to boiler features.
* Repairs leaking circulating pumps.
* Performs minor plumbing repairs.
* Changes fan/pump motors including belts.
* 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, but not limited to, 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 needed parts 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.

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.



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