Maintenance Worker (Cruise Terminals)

About the role

The Maintenance Worker position in the Port Everglades Operations Division performs custodial duties in and around the cruise terminals, sets up and breaks down furniture and equipment for events, and operates the passenger loading bridges. This role works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks with the guidance of the Maintenance Crew Supervisors and Skilled Trades Supervisors. Promote SunSational Service and focus on providing a hospitable environment for facility users.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and open cruise terminals; secure terminals at the completion of usage
• Perform a variety of custodial duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for the public and County employees, including cleaning cruise terminals, offices, bathrooms, breakrooms, and adjacent exterior grounds such as sidewalks and pavilions
• Position and monitor loading bridges for passenger boarding and disembarking
• Safely and correctly operate various equipment such as loading bridges, forklifts, scissor lifts, buffers, burnishers, power washers, blowers, and vacuums as required
• Use ladders, cleaning tools and products, and motorized tools and equipment as required
• Move and set up and break down furniture and equipment for events or meetings in and around the cruise terminals; may include hanging banners and decorations
• Identify and report maintenance related issues through supervisory chain
• Prepare various logs documenting work activities, tracking equipment usage, and provide summary information through supervisory chain as required
• Participate in daily safety briefings
• Use handheld devices, computer, radio, cell phone, and other electronic equipment to track work, communicate with others, and complete work assignments
• Act as first point of contact with the public and other County employees, resolve day-to-day operational issues, and collaborate with Customer Relations Specialists and Harbormasters
• Perform related work as assigned
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Be available weekends and holidays

Requirements

• Three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for duration of employment
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for duration of employment

Physical demands

• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects
• Exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis
• Routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals

Competencies

• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions; seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; tackles what needs to be done working quickly and without undue oversight
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments; gains clear understanding of main tasks needed; identifies support and resources needed; delivers on time at acceptable quality level
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable; operates with clear sense of responsibility; adheres to policies, procedures, and work requirements; takes steps to ensure work is done properly and addresses errors
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications; pays attention to others' insights and advice; promptly shares relevant information with right amount of detail
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and responds to constructive feedback; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them

Core values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization