About the Role
As a Structural Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects such as a build-out of Electrical Vehicles charging stations and other preemptive maintenance support projects at various New York and New Jersey facilities. This role offers growth opportunities in a wide variety of trade duties, involving journey-level repair and construction work on buildings, warehouses, storage tanks, towers, piers and fenders.
The starting salary for the Structural Maintenance Mechanic position is: $32.56. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.
Responsibilities
- Carpentry
- Masonry
- Metal (burning/welding)
- Building Maintenance (including paving, roofing, painting)
- Work at elevated heights from all interior and exterior structural fabrications
- Prepare, install, and dismantle rigging equipment and safety nets
- Structural Maintenance Mechanics can be assigned to any Port Authority facilities.
- Shift: Structural Maintenance Mechanics work a 40-hour week, which includes working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Three years full-time paid work experience in the general or heavy structural maintenance fields or one of the following responsibilities listed
- Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B Commercial Drivers license with Air Brake and Tank Vehicle endorsements before the first day of work. Applicants should refer to the following website for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL licensing: OR
Selection Process
Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam or interview. For this position, the following skills will be assessed:
Written exam: Selected qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in areas such as:
- Carpentry
- Metal Working
- Painting
- Masonry
- Welding and Burning
- Proper selection and use of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment related to these trades
- Power tools
- Blueprints and Diagrams
- Scaffolding
- Rigging
- Trade Math
- Relevant Safety procedures
Qualifying Height Test: A qualifying height test will measure the candidate's ability to walk and simulate working at heights.
Performance Test: The performance test may measure the candidate's ability to perform work activities such as:
- Scaffolding and Rigging
- Metal fabrication using oxyacetylene Burning/Welding equipment
- Carpentry
- Flooring
- Masonry and Painting activities relevant to the trade
The written test for this evaluation will be administered at a Testing Center, you will be able to self-schedule yourself to test. Candidates who are successful on the written test will be notified to appear for a Qualifying Height Test. Candidates who are successful on both the written test and Qualifying Height Test will be notified to appear for the performance test. Only candidates who are successful on the written and height tests will be invited to the performance test.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.56 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Structural Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
- Carpentry / Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person