Facilities Technician, Operations & Facilities

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:
Performs maintenance activities at the facilities as directed. Maintenance-related activities may include (but are not limited to) electrical repairs (industrial electrical maintenance), carpentry work, sheet metal and steel fabrication, painting, masonry, and utility work. Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Port’s water wells as required by MWPCOA regulations, and reading of water meters. Maintains sewer grinder pumping stations. Reports facility damage on a timely basis. Assists operations personnel as needed and directed by the Operations & Facilities Superintendent.

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be a high school graduate (GED acceptable) with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in industrial maintenance or similar trade or related course work in military services or vocational/technical school.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

  1. Must have a maintenance background.
  2. Must have the skills necessary to effectively work well with other facilities and operations workers and members of the maritime industry.
  3. Must be able to maintain the facilities by performing maintenance tasks.
  4. Must respond to call-out duty and emergencies after normal working hours (24 hours a day).
  5. Must be able to work at unprotected heights.
  6. Must be able to work around dust, fumes, and gases.
  7. Must be able to work around and operate automotive equipment, rail car moving machinery, and heavy equipment.
  8. Must be able to work in all types of climates.
  9. Must be able to lift and carry medium loads.
  10. Must have a strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
  11. Must be insurable on the Port Authority’s auto insurance policy.
  12. Must be able to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) by passing a background check.

REPORTS TO: Operations & Facilities Superintendent

Posted On: October 15, 2026
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