Tradesman IV

Port of Houston Authority•La Porte, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Constructs, maintains, and repairs facilities and infrastructure. Provides essential preventive and repair care in and around the perimeter of all properties and buildings with various skill trades. May be specialized in at least one skilled trade, including carpentry, marine, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
4+ years construction experience required
NASBLA Boaters Safety Certification required, for Marine specialty
General knowledge of plumbing
Knowledge of industrial painting
General construction knowledge
Basic knowledge of basic welding and materials
Knowledge of air impact tools
Knowledge or core drilling
Ability to drive a tractor with a batwing
Mechanical aptitude
Seamanship
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use a zero turn lawn mower, weed eater and sweeping machine
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to obtain a pesticide or herbicide license

Nice To Haves

Marine experience preferred, for Marine specialty

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry work and paint maintenance as needed
Repair buildings and railroad tracks
Repair concrete, asphalt, and floor covering
Install and/or repair fencing and gates for Homeland Security
Install, repair, and replace doors and hardware
Build cement forms and poor concrete
Install and repair roofs
Perform heavy carpentry work to install wharf timbers
Use Marine grade epoxy on marine structures, wharf markings, and vessel superstructures
Repair concrete and steel structures utilizing epoxy grout and concrete
Install and/or repair fall safety fencing and gates
Install, repair, and replace safety ladders and access hatches
Build and repair wooden fenders and cap logs using CCA timber
Perform rope work and eye splicing
Perform heavy duty cleat, chain and cable work to provide proper mooring design and breaking strength
Provide underway watch stations as lookout, man-overboard, marine fire and casualty response
Operate small boats and paint skiff safely underneath marine structures
Perform vessel mechanical and vessel safety checks
Work independently
Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of PHA cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
Act in accordance with Port of Houston Authority core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties as required