Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1-3

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Port of Lake Charles is seeking candidates for the position of Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3. This is a full-time state Civil Service position with excellent benefits. Entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time.

No experience or training is required. Selected candidates will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, electrical systems, and facilities, including grounds and

Formación

• No experience or training required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC.

Responsabilidades

• Repair and maintenance of the Port’s heavy mobile equipment and fleet vehicles, including electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, tires, cutting and welding, and mower/weed eater maintenance.
• Electrical maintenance: diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment; install, repair and maintain motors, transformers, lights, circuits and wiring per codes.
• Mechanical maintenance: operate tools, perform routine preventative maintenance, read blueprints and perform layout/fabrication; welding and inspections.
• Facilities and grounds: clean and maintain offices, docks, buildings, grounds; operate tractors, cut grass, trim, weed, spray herbicide; general upkeep.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

TWIC

Descripción del empleo

OUR MISSION

TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Port of Lake Charles is seeking candidates for the position of Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3. This is a full-time state Civil Service position which includes excellent benefits. Entry-level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time. hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining hiring level and salary.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

JOB DUTIES

• Typical duties for heavy equipment mechanic consist of but are not limited to the following: Repair and maintenance of the Port’s heavy mobile equipment and fleet vehicles including electrical, drive train, engines, hydraulics, and computer-controlled systems, tire replacement, cutting and welding, and mower and weed eater maintenance.
• Typical duties for electrical maintenance consist of but are not limited to the following: Diagnose malfunctioning systems and equipment using test equipment and hand tools; Identify hazards, defects and needed repairs to electrical systems, equipment and components; Install, repair and maintain motors, transformers, motor starters, lights, circuits and wiring in compliance with electrical codes and standards; Perform basic mechanical repairs outside of the electrical trade and read blue prints and ladder logic.
• Typical duties for mechanical maintenance consist of but are not limited to the following: Operate equipment, tools and machinery as part of daily routine activities; Perform routine preventative maintenance; Provide maintenance needs on shift work, call outs and weekends; Perform maintenance on bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes; Perform shaft and drive component alignment; Read blueprints and perform layout and fabrication; Welding; Perform visual inspections; Diagnose equipment problems; Read and understanding repair manuals.
• Typical duties facilities and grounds consist of but is not limited to the following: Operate equipment, tools and machinery as part of daily routine activities; Perform routine duties in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds and appliances; Operate tractors; Cut grass; Trim; Weed; Spray herbicide at all Port grounds; Performs tasks, such as shoveling, carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical, railroad work and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

A valid driver’s license, good driving record, valid TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC are required.

Selected candidates’ duties include repair and maintenance of electrical systems, heavy mobile equipment, vehicles, machinery, electrical systems, grounds, facilities, buildings, etc. Will also be required to operate equipment.

Performance of duties for this position requires manual physical labor such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting 30 pounds or more; work outdoors in all types of weather; and work around waterfront.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. It may be filled as the Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 2, or Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 3.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. The starting minimum pay for the Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 is $17.18/hourly.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.