Maintenance Mechanic

  • Georgia Ports
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Full Time

JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title:Maintenance Mechanic

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic performs assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner to maintain equipment, buildings and structures for adequate operation.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems including electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repairs.
  • Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs, or florescent bulbs, ballast and light fixtures.
  • Performs routine plumbing such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, or water fountains.
  • Performs carpentry repairs.
  • Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulk windows and doors, repair and replace broken windows.
  • Repair and replace door knobs or locks, panic hardware and keys, repairs door closures, and patch holes in wall.
  • Performs miscellaneous burning, welding and other assigned tasks.
  • Performs repairs and other duties at high altitudes.
  • Performs repairs to roadways, concrete and asphalt.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to operate welding machines, burning machines, forklift, JLG, scissor lift, hand and power tools, safely and efficiently.Ability and willingness to climb and work at high elevations required.General knowledge of tools associated with carpentry trade.Ability to read and follow blue prints and assembly instructions.Able to use hand and power tools.Work involves moderate to heavy lifting in all types of weather.The ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels of administration including immediate supervisor, management and co-workers required.

Experience

Steel fabrication and mechanical aptitude and at least 5 years experience in carpentry, welding or electrical Required

Education

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential RequiredDriver's License - Valid state driver's license Required

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 8/3/2023

Mission: To empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, sustain communities, and fortify families by relentlessly striving to accelerate global commerce.

Job ID: 477658139
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2025

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