Painter Assistant/ Summer Maintenance Worker - Short-Term Summer Position - Pending Board Approval - - 8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk at Eureka City Schools Share on X - Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/8/2026 Contact Evan Roberts Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $21.95 - $34.87 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 12 Length of Work Year Summer Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to Eureka City Schools: A Place to Learn, Lead, and Grow Thank you for your interest in becoming part of Eureka City Schools (ECS)—a district where every learner, every day is engaged, empowered, and future-ready. We are at an exciting crossroads, moving boldly toward a future where competency-based education replaces one-size-fits-all learning. Here, progress is measured by mastery and meaningful growth, not seat time. We're building environments where every learner—students and staff alike—can flourish with personalized support, innovation, and purpose. Who We Are: Our Mission and Core Values At ECS, we are driven by a shared mission: Every Learner, Every Day: Engaged, Empowered, and Future-Ready. Our work is grounded in the following core values: Accountability – We act with integrity and follow through on our commitments. Empathy – We listen with compassion and foster understanding. Communication – We prioritize open, respectful, and honest dialogue. Innovation – We seek creative solutions to improve learning and engagement. Resilience – We approach challenges with grit and a growth mindset. Guiding Principles for Learning We believe that: Learning is learner-centered and personalized. Belonging fosters growth—students learn best when they feel safe and seen. Equity means access—all learners deserve support tailored to their needs. Growth comes through effort, not perfection. Relevance drives engagement—learning should be joyful, authentic, and connected to life. This commitment doesn’t stop with students. We extend these beliefs to every employee, creating a workplace where innovation, development, and excellence are supported every step of the way. Equity and Inclusion at the Core Eureka City Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse staff helps all learners thrive. Discrimination in any form—based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any protected category—is not tolerated. Our policies are guided by Title IX, Section 504, and other civil rights protections. Job Summary Help be a part of the foundation of learning by becoming a short-term Painter Assistant/ Summer Maintenance for Eureka City Schools. We are seeking 2 short-term Painter's Assistant/ Summer Maintenance for the summer months. Please click on job description for more details. Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Start Date: ASAP Last Day of Work: 8/30/26 Requirements / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Valid California Driver's License DOJ/ FBI Fingerprint Clearance (upon offer and acceptance of position) Please see job description for a complete list of requirements. Comments and Other Information APPLICATION : A separate application is required for each position. Applications submitted which include multiple positions will not be considered nor will incomplete applications. Current Eureka City Schools regular employees have priority for these positions and only need to submit a letter of interest by the deadline date for this summer position. The letter of interest can be an email sent from your ECS email address to rollingsj@eurekacityschools.org. All general applicants must submit a completed application form, preferably via this edjoin website. First Review Date: 5/18/26 at 5:00 pm. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) working days from the date of this posting and/or will remain open until an adequate pool of applicants is received. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in order to serve our community at the highest level of quality, we welcome all applicants of our richly diverse community and state. It is the policy of Eureka City Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, medical condition or other protected disability, marital status, sex, age or any other unlawful basis in its education programs, activities, or in its employment practices. It is the policy of the District to follow the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable laws and regulations. Cal. PERS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. PERS. Informational Only. Cal. PERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY