Port & Harbor Maintenance, Operations, & Security Tech

City of Valdez, AK • Valdez, AK

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision the Ports and Harbors Maintenance Operations Security Technician, this position is responsible for the security, maintenance, repair and safe usage of all harbor facilities. This position also provides general grounds maintenance and performs general security duties of Airport, Valdez Container Terminal, and Kelsey Dock, Plaza & Uplands and all other Ports and Harbors facilities and grounds. This is temporary, non-benefited position working up to 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work non-traditional hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. For complete details duties and necessary skills please see job description below.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Drivers License. Will be required to undergo driving history review to determine eligibility to drive city owed vehicles and equipment.
• Requires line handling skills, thorough knowledge of boat moorage procedures and ability to accommodate many vessels properly.
• Requires the ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and to contact appropriate persons as needed.
• Requires skills needed to conduct routine maintenance, repair, cleaning and construction.
• Requires some clerical experience and knowledge of office functions.
• Requires attention to detail necessary for accurate and complete records.
• Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties, as situations require a strong sense of teamwork and ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects and walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience in marine infrastructure repairs and their construction.
• Has knowledge of the Port Facility Security Plan, Knowledge of the US Coast Guard and Homeland Security Regulations for Port Facilities and the ability to read and understand technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security, maintenance, repair and safe usage of all harbor facilities.
• Provides general grounds maintenance
• Performs general security duties of Airport, Valdez Container Terminal, and Kelsey Dock, Plaza & Uplands and all other Ports and Harbors facilities and grounds.
• Ensure proper safety procedures are being followed, to protect staff, customers and equipment.
• Be aware of and attentive to customers' needs, both on the water and in the upland facilities.
• Performs security duties for regulated vessels at the VCT and Kelsey Dock. Screens Vehicles, and enforces Department of Homeland Security regulations. Works cooperatively with other departments, external agencies and the public.
• Responsible for snow removal around all Ports & Harbors facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED