General Maintenance Worker - Locksmith/Plumber

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District is seeking a General Maintenance Worker specializing in locksmith and plumbing tasks to support district facilities. Immediate start with full-time hours.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled staff with repairs, maintaining grounds, and ensuring safety standards across buildings and equipment. Valid Texas driver's license and HS diploma required; occasional after-hours work may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions is essential.
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including woodwork, electrical switches, plumbing fixtures, and glass.
• Inspect building interiors/exteriors and grounds; perform regular maintenance and minor repairs.
• Report major repair needs to supervisor; assist with relocation of furnishings.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Hang items and install doors, windows, hardware, and ceiling/flooring materials as required.
• Maintain and rekey door locks; manage key numbers for doors and locks; unclog toilets and drains as needed.
• Operate a light truck to transport furniture and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures for all tools and machinery; report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Work after hours for events when required; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Construction knowledge

Verbal communication

Operate hand tools

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Valid Texas driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

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.

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]