About the Role
The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking to fill skilled-trade General Maintainers in our New York & NJ Facilities. The General Maintainer position is often the entry-point for many maintenance career paths at the Port Authority.
General Maintainers are general laborers who are responsible for variety of manual and semi-skilled construction trades. General Maintainers will carry-out critical maintenance work that enable our facilities to remain safe and operational for the traveling public.
Note: This recruitment is open for all Port Authority locations. Candidates will need to be flexible to work at the NY & NJ facility locations.
Responsibilities
General Maintainers perform work that typically requires the knowledge of the following trade fields:
General Maintainers work a 40-hour week, which includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and overtime as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should refer to the following website for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL licensing:
Selected candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and will be asked to provide copies of the required licenses for verification.
Desired Qualifications
Selection Process
Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam For this position, the following skills will be assessed:
Written exam:
Written exam is designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in Building Construction and Maintenance trades areas such as:
Practical exam:
The Exam is designed to measure the candidate's knowledge, skill, and ability to work with tools, equipment, and materials used in building construction/maintenance and repair. The practical exam includes:
Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. 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.
The starting salary for the General Maintainer position is: $24.58Hourly. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.
This is a temporary position that offers health benefits but no paid-time off benefits.
Temporary General Maintainers have the potential to convert to permanent status based on availability of openings and performance.
If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.
For over 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.
Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it.
If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo.
We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.
