Tech III, Central Shops

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Maintenance Support Associate to assist leads, artists, and technicians in a variety of classifications. You will use specialty tools, equipment and chemicals to support Preventative Maintenance and housekeeping schedules.

Duties include prep of workspaces, cleaning, scraping, waxing and sanding, and operating hand tools, pressure washers, ladders and other equipment to move materials.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Trade School / Associate Degree is preferred.
• 1+ year set/prop fabrication and maintenance, mechanics, or general shop work and cleaning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and upkeep of assets with tools and chemicals, plus PM schedules.
• Keep 5S areas neat and organized and assist with shop cleanliness.
• Order materials/tools and manage stock and PPE; coordinate with Leads and Planners for deliveries.
• Document activities using CMMS and log sheets.
• Transport and deliver items to teammates, customers and partners as needed.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and participate in safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school / Associate degree preferred

Tools

Pressure washer

Ladders

Forklift

Hand tools

PPE

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports all areas of work processes by assisting leads and artists, and technicians in a variety of work classifications. Utilizing specialty tools, equipment and chemicals and support Preventative Maintenance (PM) and housekeeping schedules. Prepping of workspaces, surfaces, consisting of cleaning, scraping, waxing, and sanding. Assists as needed with base painting and specialty cleaning. Often operates hand tools, pressure washers, ladders, forklift, high reach, trucks, golf carts and other heavy equipment to move materials.

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports all areas of work processes by assisting leads and artists, and technicians in a variety of work classifications. Utilizing specialty tools, equipment and chemicals and support Preventative Maintenance (PM) and housekeeping schedules. Prepping of workspaces, surfaces, consisting of cleaning, scraping, waxing, and sanding. Assists as needed with base painting and specialty cleaning. Often operates hand tools, pressure washers, ladders, forklift, high reach, trucks, golf carts and other heavy equipment to move materials.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support of maintenance and upkeep of assets utilizing specialty tools, equipment and chemicals and support Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules, including assisting with assembly and disassembly of Assets as directed by qualified technicians, waxing, corrosion mitigation, leak mitigation, specialty cleaning, and fire watch.
• Support general business operations by keeping assigned 5S areas neat and organized. Contribute to the overall cleanliness of shop areas by assisting others with organization while keeping tools and vehicles well maintained.
• Request materials or tools and maintain consumable stock and PPE to appropriate levels for the shop. Communicate with Leads and Planners to ensure follow-up and delivery of materials.
• Document work activities using computer maintenance management system software and log sheets.
• Help to transport and deliver items to our fellow TMs, customers and support partners as required.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Trade School / Associate Degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ year set/prop fabrication and maintenance, mechanics, or general shop work and cleaning is preferred.
• Experience with tools and small equipment preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Florida State Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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