889 - Unskilled

$69,326 - $69,326/Yr

Ports America Shared Services - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tacoma, WA

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Unskilled Maintenance Helper at Ports America Shared Services, Inc. plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency and cleanliness within the maintenance and repair shop. This position involves a variety of tasks including parts management, equipment maintenance checks, and assisting with large deliveries, all aimed at supporting the overall functionality of the marine terminal operations.

Responsibilities

• Pick up parts as needed from front gate or directly from vendors.
• Label and put parts away from runs and incoming freight daily.
• Perform general shop cleanup and garbage/recycling duties.
• Drop off packages to Fed-Ex (Reefer Electronics and Oil Samples).
• Conduct daily checks of water level in parts washer to prevent motor burn-up.
• Unload large deliveries via forklift, including wire ropes, transmissions, motors, chassis orders, compressors, etc.
• Repair tires and conduct gate and roadability inspections, and fueling.
• Ensure all cores are returned to vendors in the proper timeframe for credit.
• Assist powervac vendor when washing reefer rows and wash pit.
• Steam clean containers in work areas.
• Manage swapping out all drain socks on a semi-annual basis.
• Assist Eco-Lube with waste pickup and report on when pickup/delivery is needed.
• Tackle organization projects for reefer and overflow parts.
• Restock bathroom and breakroom supplies.
• Keep oil containment area clean and tidy for environmental inspections.
• Help with the movement of parts when transitioning locations in the future.
• Rearrange parts to create space for more general stocking items when necessary.
• Complete special projects as assigned by General Foreman, Working Foreman, and Management.
• Assist Journeyman mechanics as needed.
• Restock water cooler weekly.
• Restock main parts room with aerosols and cleaning products from overflow container.
• Provide coverage for parts room staff when on vacation.
• Cross train for purchasing, estimates, and bids for any future staff movements.
• Cross train on revenue billing to assist staff when needed and/or cover positions for PTO.

Requirements

• Experience working in maintenance and repair shop and/or commercial tire repairs.
• A combination of two years of maintenance, mechanical, or parts experience preferred.
• Must be a member of the IAM Union and governed by the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
• Obtain and maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Valid US Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Parts room experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Terminal billing systems desired.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Benefits

• Employer paid health premiums
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Annual vacation time
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid floating holidays
• Provided coveralls and allowance for tools and safety boots