Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

City of Lake Worth

Building Maintenance Worker I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Lake Worth, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

Career Insights for Maintenance Helper / Assistant

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Texas data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$36,176 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs work necessary for the maintenance and repair of all city buildings and equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position receives direct supervision from the Public Works Superintendent (Streets). This position does not supervise any other positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Replacement of filters and belts on central heat and air equipment Proper adjustments of doors and locking mechanisms Replacement of plumbing fixtures and cleaning of drain Replacement of worn or damaged electrical equipment Service on refrigeration units (excluding Freon handling) Miscellaneous building repairs such as painting and replacing floor and ceiling tiles Janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping city facilities Setup rooms for classes and meetings Assist with fleet maintenance as needed Assists in other department activities as needed Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed Work weekends, holidays and special events as needed Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED; some construction-related experience is preferred; knowledge of backhoe, crack sealer, dump truck, front-end loader, jackhammer and various hand tools.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Valid Class C Texas driver license; CDL preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Must possess the visual acuity to operate a computer terminal and city vehicle Walk, stand, or sit, for prolonged periods of time Regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry up 10 pounds Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds or more Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist Operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard Speak and hear to exchange information in English Operate a vehicle to travel to various locations The City of Lake Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Lake Worth will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.