Job Description

The Material Control Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials and equipment for the Maintenance Department. 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\xe2\x80\x99 Retirement System (PERS).Job Requirements
The following are required: * A high school diploma or equivalent.

• 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.

The following are preferred: * Minimum of four years of experience within the past six years in tool and parts operation. Work experience must evidence ability to perform tasks assigned.Essential Job Functions * Knowledge of heating, ventilation, plumbing, lock, carpentry, electrical and electronic parts and equipment.

• Operates a forklift.
• Purchases materials and equipment.
• Performs standard tool and parts room operations to include, stocking, ordering, categorizing, inventorying, and issuing tools, parts and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of public purchasing procedures such as competitive bidding.
• Researches local sources for acquiring needed material and equipment, especially complex electrical and electronic assemblies.
• Learns computer information systems, inputs data and accesses information, and write reports.
• Follows specific procedures in the documentation of supply support activities
• Routinely works at heights over 20 feet.
• Contacts local vendors to obtain price quotations, availability and quality of various materials.
• Makes direct purchases.
• Contacts suppliers to expedite deliveries.
• Picks up and delivers supply items.
• Controls shelf stocked items and maintains accurate computer stock records.
• Determines most economical quantities of materials to purchase.
• Disposes of obsolete items to maintain active shelf stocks.
• 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

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