Junior Maintenance Worker

Applied Research Associates, Inc.•Leonardo, NJ

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Junior Maintenance Worker to join our team of passionate, dedicated, and dynamic experts at Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, the largest outdoor saltwater wave/tow tank facility in North America. This position is 100% on-site at our facility in Leonardo, NJ. ARA's Ohmsett Team is committed to: Providing excellent service to the global oil spill response community and the marine renewable energy industry Operating and maintaining a US government state-of-the-art facility Developing Ohmsett into a world-renowned facility for oil spill response and marine technology training, testing, and research. As a Junior Maintenance Worker, you will be assisting technicians and engineers in a variety of mechanical and electrical tasks. You will be working around a large water tank in adverse weather conditions, so safety and attention to detail is extremely important. Communication with your immediate supervisor daily is imperative regarding work schedule, safety issues, repairs, and tasking. Under immediate supervision, you will work on a variety of straightforward jobs including but not limited to heavy lifting (e.g., moving furniture, equipment, and materials), operating a forklift and other machinery, building maintenance and upkeep, and other outside functions (e.g., pressure washing, weed whacking, snow plowing). Responsibilities will include driving and servicing various work-related vehicles, working from portable and stationary ladders, and working with various petroleum and chemical products (e.g., transferring liquids to and from storage tanks and assisting with water treatment testing).

Requirements

High School diploma
1-2 years of work experience
Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a drug test

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining equipment (e.g., completing basic repairs, working with hand and machine tools)
Attention to detail
Basic computer proficiency
Troubleshooting, preferably with electrical systems
Familiarity with AC (120V, 480V) and DC (24V sensors) electrical systems is desired

Responsibilities

Assisting technicians and engineers in a variety of mechanical and electrical tasks
Working around a large water tank in adverse weather conditions
Heavy lifting (e.g., moving furniture, equipment, and materials)
Operating a forklift and other machinery
Building maintenance and upkeep
Outside functions (e.g., pressure washing, weed whacking, snow plowing)
Driving and servicing various work-related vehicles
Working from portable and stationary ladders
Working with various petroleum and chemical products (e.g., transferring liquids to and from storage tanks and assisting with water treatment testing)

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