Multitrade Maintenance Helper - Paint & Repair Pro

Lafourche Parish School Board; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafourche Parish School Board is seeking a Multipurpose Helper for the Maintenance Warehouse in Thibodaux, LA. The position involves repairs, painting, and light construction with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with an 8-hour, 12-month schedule. Starting immediately, you’ll join a team handling preventive maintenance, tool handling, and collaboration to complete work orders, with competitive pay and district growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years in a specific trade preferred.
• Ability to perform repair, assembly, and construction work.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Lift 50-80 lbs daily and move objects safely.
• Knowledge of interior/exterior painting procedures and prep.
• Knowledge of sheetrock work and finishing.
• Knowledge of staining and sealing woodworking.
• Knowledge of painting techniques (rolling, brushing, spraying).
• Ability to read blueprints and work from specs.
• Pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• (1) Performs assigned preventive maintenance, repair, construction, fabrication, and assembly work.
• (2) Completes work orders for the Multi-Purpose crew.
• (3) Assists in transporting tools, supplies, equipment, and materials to job sites.
• (4) Performs proper interior and exterior painting procedures.
• (5) Handles chalking, sanding, and spackling of surfaces to be painted.
• (6) Applies sanding and sealing techniques for woodworking projects.
• (7) Executes painting techniques (rolling, brushing, spraying, cutting in trim).
• (8) Patches holes, finishes, textures, and paints sheetrock.
• (9) Operates power tools (saws, drills, wrenches, etc.).
• (10) Takes simple measurements and materials handling as per instructions.
• (11) Advises on selection, ordering, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• (12) Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Superintendent.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Repair and construction

Physical stamina

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bob-cat

Backhoes

Posthole diggers

Front end loaders

Pressure washers

Ladders and scaffolding

Job description

Lafourche Parish School Board is seeking a Multipurpose Helper for the Maintenance Warehouse in Thibodaux, LA. The position involves repairs, painting, and light construction with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with an 8-hour, 12-month schedule. Starting immediately, you’ll join a team handling preventive maintenance, tool handling, and collaboration to complete work orders, with competitive pay and district growth