Facility Maintenance Operator

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33406 | Onsite | Facility Management and Security | Technicians / Crew | Requisition ID: 6726

About the role

The Facility Maintenance Operator is responsible for performing a variety of general manual labor functions including inspections, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, parts replacement and repair on various equipment utilized at the FBO location.

Schedule

• Initial assignment: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Operation runs 24 hours daily, 7 days weekly
• Flexible schedule required to meet operational, customer, and crew needs
• Hours may differ during training period; transition to assigned shift after successful completion of training
• Potential for schedule changes over time as business needs evolve

Pay

• Hourly range: $26.37 – $32.00
• Annual equivalent: $54,850 – $66,560
• Performance-based bonus up to 5% of annual salary

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years experience maintaining commercial and/or industrial mechanical equipment
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve maintenance problems
• Ability to read and write in English
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and internet research

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on overhead doors, hangar doors, exhaust fans, HVAC, emergency exit lighting, floors, and roof
• Maintain and repair plumbing, lighting, HVAC, drywall, painting, and irrigation systems
• Record preventative maintenance and repairs via paper forms and Jet FBO systems
• Perform general manual labor: lifting and moving materials, loading/unloading vehicles, digging, refilling holes, operating equipment
• Coordinate major repairs with third-party vendors and source necessary supplies
• Maintain fuel farm and hazardous waste areas; manage hazardous waste disposal; conduct inspections/maintenance per ATA 103 Standards for Jet Fuel Quality Control at Airports
• Use proper PPE in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Update or create maintenance manuals and procedures for equipment as needed
• Represent Jet Aviation internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network
• Occasional travel to other FBO locations to assist with facility maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical proficiency and attention to detail
• OSHA or similar safety certifications
• Skill with forklift, scissor lift, and aerial boom
• Experience with ride-on floor scrubbers, walk-behind stripper, walk-behind buffer, and pressure washer
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong project management experience
• Experience in Environmental, Facilities, or Maintenance
• Familiarity with airport equipment and maintenance
• Pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner for customer and colleague interactions
• Quality-driven with passion for excellence as a Brand Ambassador
• Demonstration of and commitment to Jet Aviation values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency

Work Environment

• Work in both heavy maintenance environment and upscale customer areas
• Noise level: usually moderate with occasional high volume during aircraft arrivals/departures; frequently loud in hangar
• Frequent exposure to vibration
• Occasional fuel fumes in workplace
• Must work in all weather conditions
• Hangar environment: extreme hot and cold during certain seasons
• Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, sitting; occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Frequent lifting/moving up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs above head
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness awards
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts