POSITION: General Maintenance Agent
REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor
LOCATION: USVI Territory
AIRPORT: STT or STX
SUMMARY
The General Maintenance Agent is responsible for performing routine, semi-skilled manual labor maintenance and repairs throughout airport facilities including buildings, runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, parking and roadways. This role involves tasks ranging from minor electrical, carpentry and plumbing repairs to general upkeep of airport infrastructure. The position requires a broad knowledge of maintenance procedures, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Performs a variety of small repairs involving a combination of skills in carpentry, painting, and masonry trades. Work includes repairing window frames, walls, ceilings, cabinets, tables, benches, counters, and other wooden equipment.
• Perform construction, repair and maintenance of civil and architectural elements of buildings and structures.
• Assist electricians in the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of lighting and electrical systems.
• Assist plumber in the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Assist the mechanical / HVAC staff in the inspection, installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Perform inspection, repair and maintenance of pavements.
• Assist with set-up and takedown for airport events, including arranging furniture, installing temporary signage, and other logistical needs.
• Other related work as required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Knowledge of carpentry and MEP areas.
• Knowledge of function and operation of commercial and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of airport and trade safety requirements.
• Preferred knowledge of FAA airfield regulations and advisory circulars.
• Knowledge of materials and tools used in the maintenance and repair of civil, structures and architectural elements.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance industry standards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints and O&M manuals.
• Ability to make time material and cost estimates of small installations and repair jobs
• Ability to create reports of work performed and other related documents and do work related paperwork
• Ability to work long hours standing and do manual work.
• Good health and physical agility sufficient to climb poles, ladders, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and all other persons contacted while the work
• Able to work overtime and be available for after-hours call-ins or emergencies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• 2 to 3 years training or apprentice work in the maintenance trade and experience as a maintenance journeyman (handyman).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple and complex, technical correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers (internal and external), customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend standard units of measurement and ability to perform simple arithmetic.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Drivers’ License as a condition of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds which may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN:
• Full-Time Salary Position
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• 19 Holiday, Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Accidental Death
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied career development
Avports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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