Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1-3

About this Job

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. The selected candidates will perform basic to advanced-level duties in the repair and maintenance of fleet heavy mobile equipment cranes vehicles electrical systems mechanical maintenance and facilities and grounds. Performance of these duties requires the ability to safely stand climb bend stoop walk push pull and lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds and work outdoors and around the waterfront.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
Typical duties for heavy equipment mechanic consist of but are not limited to the following: Repair and maintenance of the Ports 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 are 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 drivers 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 .

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy .

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jo Ellen Elliott

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District

Required Experience:

IC