Port/Harbor Maintenance, Operations, & Security Tech

Maintenance, Operations, & Security Technician

The City of Valdez Small Boat Harbor is seeking Maintenance, Operations, & Security technicians for the 2026 summer season.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for the security, maintenance, repair and safe usage of all harbor facilities. Under general supervision provides general grounds maintenance, snow removal, and performs general security duties of Airport, Valdez Container Terminal, and Kelsey Dock, Plaza & Uplands and all other Ports and Harbors facilities and grounds.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position working up to 37.5 hours per week through early September. This position may work a non-traditional schedule to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Position works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent walking and standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crawling.
• Must be able to frequently move or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Drivers License. Will be required to undergo driving history review.

Knowledge, skills, and other characteristics:

• Requires line handling skills, thorough knowledge of boat moorage procedures and ability to accommodate many vessels properly. Requires the ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and to contact appropriate persons as needed. Requires skills needed to conduct routine maintenance, repair, cleaning and construction.
• Requires some clerical experience and knowledge of office functions. Requires attention to detail necessary for accurate and complete records.
• Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties, as situations require a strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects and walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ensure proper safety procedures are being followed, to protect staff, customers and equipment.
• Be aware of and attentive to customers' needs, both on the water and in the upland facilities.
• Performs security duties for regulated vessels at the VCT and Kelsey Dock. Screens Vehicles, and enforces Department of Homeland Security regulations. Works cooperatively with other departments, external agencies and the public.
• Experience in marine infrastructure repairs and their construction.
• Has knowledge of the Port Facility Security Plan, Knowledge of the US Coast Guard and Homeland Security Regulations for Port Facilities and the ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Responsible for snow removal around all Ports & Harbors facilities.