Maintenance Helper

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Helper

DEPARTMENT or DIVISION: Marina Maintenance or Marine Terminals Maintenance

FULL TIME POSITION

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Helper performs various tasks and/or assists journeymen with tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the marina or marine terminals facilities.

This position does not provide automatic advancement to a maintenance journeyman or other ILWU positions.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS - IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S NAME:

Marina:

Jeff Lindhout, Marina Director

Jim Weber, Marina Maintenance Foreman

Marine Terminals:

Walter Seidl, Director of Marine Terminals

Glenn Campbell, MT Maintenance Foreman

What type of supervision is required for this position while performing assigned duties?

• The Maintenance Helper requires limited supervision from the assigned Director, and close work direction by the assigned Foreman or Lead.

What responsibility, if any, is there for directing or supervising the work of others:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

List the primary functions of the position in decreasing order of importance by percentage of time spent on each. Functions listed in this section should fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Job tasks that are fundamental, not marginal, and are the primary reason(s) for which the job was established.
• Any task(s) that is so critical that it cannot be eliminated from the description of the job without significantly changing the position’s function or classification.
• Any task(s), regardless of the frequency of performance, which cannot be assumed by another employee.

Essential Functions

• Perform janitorial work throughout the Port facilities as assigned. Assignments may include but are not limited to daily cleaning and stocking of restrooms, shower facilities, laundry rooms, and offices and warehouse/shop spaces.
• Perform general groundskeeping of Port property, including sweeping, raking, shoveling, painting, power washing, garbage disposal, and recycling.
• Perform landscape maintenance work throughout Port’s property and walking trails, including mowing, trimming, weeding and raking. Complete minor repairs as directed.
• Respond positively to 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.

OTHER MONTHLY JOB DUTIES

• Fill the role of marina fuel dock attendant as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos in English. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients and coworkers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute fees and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid driver’s license, and insurability under the Port of Everett auto insurance plan.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

PHYSICAL and WORKING CONDITIONS

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.