Middle School Crew Chief

Position Type:
Other/ Middle School Crew Chief

Date Posted: 7/28/2025

Location:

MEARS MIDDLE SCHOOL

District:
Anchorage School District

Bargaining Unit:
Local 71

Work Year: 11 months

Work Day: 8 hours per day

FTE:
Full time, 1.0 FTE

Salary: C-2 step 1, $21.17 per hour

The Middle School Crew Chief trains and evaluates custodians and assigns cleaning work while monitoring cleaning quality. The crew chief may also make minor repairs and provide minor security. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Successful completion of ASD Operations training or test for crew chief.
• A valid Alaska driver’s license.
• 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.  to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

• Three years of experience in custodial work with a good working knowledge of custodial skills.
• Three years of experience in supervision or management.
• Ability to lead and supervise employees and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to provide hands‑on training with custodial hand tools, power equipment, cleaning chemicals and products, and up‑to‑date techniques.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazard Communications Standard.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and reports, keep logs and records, and write clear and concise daily reports.
• Ability to accept special assignments and perform them effectively without supervision.
• Ability to supervise activities and establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and the public.
• Unrestricted ability to squat, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and carry and manipulate typical custodial hand and powered equipment, including ability to safely lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, and the ability to work with photo and other attachments to email.
• Ability to work under stress.

• Surveys and measures buildings and determines production rates for cleaning.
• Assigns workload in schools and inspects work being performed.
• Provides orientation training to new employees and demonstrates procedures and methods to all employees.
• Maintains work procedures in compliance with Anchorage School District policies and the bargaining unit contract.
• Assures that assigned schools and facilities meet required school district cleanliness standards.
• Emphasizes and provides safety training and facility security techniques to employees.
• Keeps attendance and performance records and evaluates assigned employees.
• Keeps the workstation seniority rotation current and uses the same to assign all weekend overtime activities.
• Writes instructions, memorandums, and records of counseling and recommends necessary disciplinary action.
• Provides low‑key building security in conjunction with appointed rounds.
• Requisition s supplies and equipment for assigned schools.
• Makes minor adjustments and non‑technical repairs and performs essential custodial tasks while training custodial employees.
• Frequently uses ASD email to communicate with both operations and school‑based staff.

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…