Maintenance Worker (Temporary Position)

LA Porte Independent School District

La Porte, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Maintenance Services, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
La Porte, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position: Maintenance Helper

Temporary Position - Summer 2026 (June 1 - August 7, 2026)

Job Description:

Follow routine cleaning and general maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

Experience:

  • Experience in a general maintenance environment is preferred, but not required

Job Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age as of June 1, 2026
  • La Porte ISD graduate, preferred
  • GED/High School Diploma, preferred
  • One reference is required from a former teacher, counselor, or principal
  • Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with moving items within the district

  • Observe and shadow the responsibilities of the Maintenance Department staff.

  • Assist maintenance staff in maintaining and cleaning facilities in the district. This could include pressure washing and parking lot striping.)

  • Adhere to the Department dress code and procedure requirements

  • Comply with District standards of professional conduct, policy, and procedures

  • Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Department

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Pressure washer, paint roller/striper machine, ladder, and other necessary equipment, tools, products, and supplies.

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

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

Lifting: Heavy lifting required up to forty-five (45) pounds unassisted frequently

Environment: Work is both outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders required; may work alone

Mental Demands: Reading, writing, and understanding written and verbal instructions

Pay:

$10.72/hour

Apply: Apply online by completing the application at www.lpisd.org. Your application is not complete until current references have been received. These references must include one reference from a former teacher, counselor, or principal.

About the Company

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LA Porte Independent School District