Facilities Maintenance Technician
The Facilities Maintenance Technician positions works independently and collaboratively to maintain all Port Facilities; which include waterfront docks, wharves, piers, and fender systems constructed of steel, reinforced concrete, and heavy timber; pre-engineered steel buildings; steel reinforced concrete aprons and loading docks; concrete and asphalt paved roads and parking lots; rail lines with switches and related equipment; surface and below grade utility systems; heavy industrial equipment including storage tanks and a water tower; fences, seawalls and breakwaters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect facilities, identify required repairs and maintenance, develop a list of materials, plan and execute the work.
- Periodic inspection of work by contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians in performing other maintenance tasks as required.
- Assist in maintaining operating and maintenance logs on all key components within the refrigeration systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair services of contractors that may be called to assist the Port refrigerated systems.
- Responsible for planning and estimating for small, limited-scope projects.
- Serve as a Line Handler for inbound and outbound ships on a “watch bill” basis.
- Responsible for rough and finished carpentry including the use of hand tools, power saws, and miscellaneous equipment involved with general facility maintenance and repair.
- Assist with masonry work including concrete blocks, forming, placing, and finishing concrete, asphalt pavement patching, and sheet metal work.
- Pre-engineered steel building construction, maintenance, and repair.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of Port office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds, and appliances and to become familiar with the operation and maintenance of mobile equipment used in these maintenance operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic Mechanical skills include knowledge of various models of Forklifts, Manlifts, earth-moving equipment, as well as landscaping equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Ability to learn assigned tasks readily, maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
- Basic knowledge of residential and commercial HVAC systems.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Mississippi Driver's License required.
- Technical/Trade School for general construction/facility maintenance preferred.
- Broad-based experience in carpentry, masonry, and steel construction preferred.
- 3 years' experience in construction and maintenance of light industrial facilities preferred.
- Experience in HVAC and Refrigeration preferred.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience no later than 5 PM CT on October 30th, 2024 by email to ...@shipmspa.com or by mail to: Human Resources Department, MSPA, PO Box 40, Gulfport, MS 39502.
For more information, and to view the official position posting, please visit www.shipmspa.com.
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