Terminal Operations Maintenance Helper

Maintenance Helper

The Maintenance Helper performs various tasks and/or assists journeymen with tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the seaport facilities. As a Port representative, the Maintenance Helper is expected to provide excellent service to vendors, guests, and coworkers at the Seaport. Nights and weekend shifts may be included. This position does not provide automatic advancement to a maintenance journeyman or other ILWU position.

Essential Functions:

• Perform general groundskeeping of Port property, including sweeping, raking, shoveling, painting, power washing, garbage disposal, and recycling
• Perform landscape maintenance throughout Port's property and walking trails, including mowing, trimming, weeding and raking
• Complete minor repairs as directed
• Perform janitorial work throughout the Seaport facilities on an as-needed basis
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers to complete daily maintenance tasks and support overall facility operations
• Operate equipment such as Port Vehicles, rolling stock and other equipment for maintenance and landscaping purposes
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills, follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities or work environments
• Respond positively to coworkers, customers and visitors, answering questions and handling requests that fall within the scope of the position's responsibilities. Refer other requests and issues to appropriate personnel
• Represent the Port with professionalism and respect in all interactions, contributing to a welcoming and safe environment

Other

Job Duties:

• Observe all company, health, safety and environmental rules, ensuring that you are provided with full information on your area specific safety issues, all unique hazards are identified, and you are provided with the proper equipment to carry out your job in a safe manner
• Maintain the work area to a high standard of housekeeping and low incidence of physical hazards.
• Reports all incidents and accidents promptly to Supervisor or Manager
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, employee handbook guidelines, and the provisions outlined in the respective Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance in daily operations
• Participates in Port events to support organizational engagement and culture
• Performs other duties and project assignments as directed to meet operational needs

Requirements

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs) Required of all Employees:

• Demonstrate expertise specific to their profession and maintain appropriate licensing/certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients and coworkers
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions
• Ability to deal with problems requiring initiative and good judgement
• Display the diplomacy necessary to address sensitive issues or complaints—both public and private
• Possess effective conflict resolution and personal negotiation skills
• Exhibit high ethical standards in the execution of position responsibilities
• Cultivate and contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented work environment by being responsive, timely, respectful and knowledgeable
• Communicate effectively in English, including the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents and other written material
• Have the ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability under the Port's auto insurance plan

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding, methods, practices and tools common to various construction trades, including carpenter, electrician, plumber, concrete finisher and painter
• Ability to operate and use basic landscaping and maintenance tools

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred

Work Experience:

• Six (6) months related work or volunteer experience
• Related work experience in janitorial, groundskeeping, light maintenance and working with the public is desirable

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, balance, climb ladders, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Able to tolerate a work environment that is moderate to noise
• Able to work outdoors and indoor
• Able to work extended hours in varying weather

Incumbents must be physically able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.