General Maintenance Worker - Locksmith/Plumber

Region 8 ESC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 ESC is seeking a General Maintenance Worker with Locksmith/Plumber duties to support Liberty-Eylau Independent School District in Texarkana, TX. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license, with at least one year of building maintenance experience.

The position involves repairing and maintaining district facilities, assisting skilled trades, and performing safety-conscious upkeep of structures, grounds, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• One year of general building maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including woodwork, electrical, plumbing, painting, and fixtures.
• Inspect building exteriors/interiors, playgrounds, and grounds; perform minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs to the supervisor.
• Complete repairs on work orders or as directed by the maintenance foreman.
• Relocate furnishings and move/install school furniture and playground equipment.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Basic construction and maintenance

Effective communication

Operate hand tools

Operate power tools

Independence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Valid Texas driver's license

Job description

General Maintenance Worker - Locksmith/Plumber

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Assist with maintenance of grounds.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Texas driver's license

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

• One year experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist skilled workers 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.
• Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
• Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
• Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• Install ceiling and flooring materials.
• Replace and rekey door knobs and locks as needed.
• Maintain the key numbers for doors and locks.
• Unclog toilets and drains when needed using plungers, augers, and sewer machines as needed.

Driving

• Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.

Safety

• Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Work after hours events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Power tools (drill, saw, etc.), hand tools, welder (gas and electric air), concrete mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden tools.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects or vehicles.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Job Details

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District
Liberty-Eylau Administration Office - Texarkana, Texas
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Job ID: 5980417

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandy Burnett
• 2901 Leopard Drive
• Texarkana, Texas 75501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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