Maintenance Technician - America's Central Port

America's Central Port District is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance department. The position's primary focus is expected to be responding to Work Orders and Make Readies for River's Edge Apartments, a 193-unit apartment complex in Granite City, Illinois, and for the Port's commercial/industrial properties.

Job Duties

Performs a variety of work tasks, including:

• Basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings and other facilities, including work on call, as needed;
• Maintenance and care of grounds/landscaping, roads, rail track, underground water/sewer lines, and other infrastructure;
• Operation, care, cleaning and storage of equipment and tools;
• Extensive physical activity, including seasonal work associated with land and property maintenance such as snow removal, tree removal, landscaping and manual labor;
• Operation of large equipment (eg: bobcat, attachments, and backhoe); and
• All other duties as assigned.

Applicant Requirements

Demonstrates competency in all housing maintenance fields, carpentry, HVAC, and one or more of the following additional construction fields: electrical, plumbing, or mechanical. Demonstrates initiative and a strong desire to learn. Exercises independent judgment. Requires daily performance of physical activity and labor.

Requires general knowledge in the carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, concrete forming/finishing, painting, roofing, flooring, and electrical trades. Must have or obtain an EPA Section 608 HVAC certification within 90 days of employment. General knowledge of dry-pipe fire sprinkler systems a plus. Education in any of the skilled trades is recommended.

About Us

America's Central Port is a public port authority, economic development agency, landlord, and developer. Our 1,200-acre property is located on the site of the former Granite City U.S. Army Depot, just across the McKinley Bridge from St. Louis, MO. Through its redevelopment efforts, the Port has attracted over $300 million in private investment since 2007 and is responsible for over 2,460 local jobs. Our staff includes on-site maintenance, security, and office personnel whose contributions make the Port a great place to live and work.

America's Central Port is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including disability/vets.