Maintenance Laborer

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to perform semi-skilled manual work in maintenance and construction activities and services at district facilities.

The role involves assisting journeyman technicians, keeping daily records, operating light equipment and trucks, and using a two-way radio. Physical tasks and occasional custodial duties are required; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school.
• Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman or other maintenance and construction technicians or specialists in performing duties related to the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, and their equipment.
• Keep daily records and logs of work performed.
• Operate trucks and other light equipment; communicate on a two-way radio.
• Occasionally utilize tools and equipment in construction and maintenance activities.
• Occasionally perform cleaning of equipment and facilities, and custodial duties.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Bilingual preferred

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED/trade school

Job description

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Maintenance Laborer

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922215
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Note:

This posting will close at 4pm on 09/15/2026.

Position Title

Maint Laborer

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform semi-skilled manual work in maintenance and construction activities and services.

Essential Functions of this Job

Constantly assists journeyman or other maintenance and construction technicians or specialists in performing duties related to the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, and their equipment. Constantly keeps daily records and logs of work performed. Frequently operates trucks and other light equipment. The ability to operate and communicate on a two-way radio. Occasionally utilizes tools and equipment in construction and maintenance activities. Occasionally performs cleaning of equipment and facilities, and custodial duties. Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school. Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance. Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions. Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors. Ability to keep daily records and logs. One year of experience in maintenance work is preferred. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires travel to school locations and work sites within the district.

Physical Environment

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May infrequently be required to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance as needed. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

8 - AFSCME - Maintenance - 12-mo. OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

0380

EEO5

54

Approval Date

3/12/1997

Date Last Revised

8/16/2024

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]