General Maintenance Worker

Lufkin ISD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Services department is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems at the assigned campus.

Candidate should have at least three years of building maintenance experience, knowledge of basic construction, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and be able to operate hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally).

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including woodwork, plumbing, electrical, and fixtures.
• Inspect building interiors/exteriors and grounds; perform minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs on structures and systems.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

HVAC electrical work

Power tools

Independent worker

Effective communication

Education

Texas driver’s license

Maintenance Certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Grounds/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 5/16/2025

Location: 930 MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Job Title: General Maintenance Worker

Reports to: Director of Maintenance Services

Date Revised: 04/03/2022

Dept./School: Maintenance Services

Primary Purpose:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems at assigned campus

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
• Maintenance Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently

Experience:

• Three years experience in general building maintenance
• Experience in carpentry, preventative maintenance, HVAC or electrical work preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

• 1. Assist with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
• 2. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• 3. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• 4. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance director.
• 6. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Safety

• 7. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures.
• 8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 9. Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• 10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Customer Care Skills

• 11. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• 12. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
• 13. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of “going the extra mile” for others.
• 14. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• 15. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress