Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the role

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic performs assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner to maintain equipment, buildings, and structures for adequate operation. Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity, and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems including electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repairs.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, and light fixtures.
• Performs routine plumbing such as unstopping toilets, sinks, or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, or water fountains.
• Performs carpentry repairs.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.
• Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, panic hardware and keys, repairs door closures, and patches holes in walls.
• Performs miscellaneous burning, welding, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and other duties at high altitudes.
• Performs repairs to roadways, concrete, and asphalt.

Requirements

• Ability to operate welding machines, burning machines, forklift, JLG, scissor lift, hand and power tools, safely and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to climb and work at high elevations required.
• General knowledge of tools associated with carpentry trade.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Work involves moderate to heavy lifting in all types of weather.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with GPA staff on all levels of administration, including immediate supervisor, management, and co-workers.
• Steel fabrication and mechanical aptitude and at least 5 years of experience in carpentry, welding, or electrical.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
• Valid state driver’s license.