Maintenance Mechanic

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority at Garden City Terminal seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry and equipment repairs under supervision. You will also support preventive maintenance and safety initiatives while reading blueprints and using welding/burping tools as needed.

Expect outdoor, all-weather work and occasional work at high elevations; a valid driver’s license and TWIC are required, with about 5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• TWIC and a valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in carpentry, welding or electrical.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems including electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repairs.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, ballast, and fixtures.
• Performs routine plumbing such as un-stopping toilets, sinks, or urinals; fixes leaks.
• Performs carpentry repairs and repairs/updates on doors and hardware.
• Carry out preventive building maintenance, caulk windows/doors and patch holes.
• Repairs to roadways, concrete and asphalt; operates at high elevations as needed.
• Use of welding and burning equipment; operates hand and power tools safely.

Skills

Welding

Electrical repair

Carpentry

Plumbing

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machines

Forklift

JLG/Scissor lift

Job description

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic performs assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner to maintain equipment, buildings and structures for adequate operation.

Job Information

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic performs assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner to maintain equipment, buildings and structures for adequate operation.
Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems including electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repairs.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, or florescent bulbs, ballast and light fixtures.
• Performs routine plumbing such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, or water fountains.
• Performs carpentry repairs.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulk windows and doors, repair and replace broken windows.
• Repair and replace door knobs or locks, panic hardware and keys, repairs door closures, and patch holes in wall.
• Performs miscellaneous burning, welding and other assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and other duties at high altitudes.
• Performs repairs to roadways, concrete and asphalt.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to operate welding machines, burning machines, forklift, JLG, scissor lift, hand and power tools, safely and efficiently. Ability and willingness to climb and work at high elevations required. General knowledge of tools associated with carpentry trade. Ability to read and follow blue prints and assembly instructions. Able to use hand and power tools. Work involves moderate to heavy lifting in all types of weather. The ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels of administration including immediate supervisor, management and co-workers required.

Experience

• Steel fabrication and mechanical aptitude and at least 5 years experience in carpentry, welding or electrical Required

Education

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 8/3/2023

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