Maintenance Worker

AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.

Summary/Objectives

Performance of routine and preventative building maintenance tasks in one or more fields, including carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditions, plumbing, etc. Performs general cleaning.

Essential Functions

• Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair and recommendations using pre-established check sheet.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g., replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching, and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g., preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayers, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.)

Competencies

• Effective communicator in listening, writing, and verbal.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Punctual and dependable person.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

Outdoors, exposed to changing and/or extreme weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, humidity, etc.).

Physical Demands

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.

Travel

This position does not have any travel requirements.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.

Forklift Certification preferred.

Computer Operations

Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Use miscellaneous office equipment (e.g., calculators, typewriters, computers, FAX machines, copiers, etc.).

Work Authorization/Security Clerance

Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of actives, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AMPORTS is an equal-opportunity employer, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.