Job Details

Laborer

Areyou ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we'reseeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges oftheir careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale,delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Oursustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturingexceptional talent.

Whenyou join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfillingcareer path. Take the first step in the right direction-are you READY?

Position Summary:
Works within and around the assigned terminal to ensure the general cleanliness and upkeep of
our facilities. Uses power riding lawnmower, edger and weed eater. Picks up debris from
roadways and parking lots. Cleans restrooms and amenities buildings. Uses forklift when
required for wharf cleanup and trash pickup.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Usepower riding lawnmower, edger, and weed eater
• Pickup debris from roadways and parking lots
• Cleanrestrooms and amenities building
• Assistwith work and paint maintenance
• Maintainclean and organized work area
• Assistwith repairs to fences and gates
• Assistwith repairs to pavement
• Assistwith repairs to railroad and switches
• Assistwith repairs to buildings, roofing, flooring, and walls
• Workrequired scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduledovertime when operating requirements or other business needs of PortHouston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Worka temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Actin accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence,accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• General maintenance familiarity required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledgeof safety precautions to deal with occupational hazards
• Abilityto operate forklift
• Abilityto follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively withothers
• Abilityto access and operate standard vehicles and industrial equipment
• Abilityto work independently
• Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Generalmechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to improvise and adjust tonew situations
• Acurrent, valid Texas driver's license is required
• ATransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtainedwithin 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration ofemployment

Key Competencies Required:

• Energy and Enthusiasm
• Attention to Detail
• Safety
• Work Standards

Work Environment:
Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in thework environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noiselevel may occasionally be high.To apply, please go toporthouston.com/careers.Only applications submitted through the PortHouston Careers website will be acknowledged.Port Houston is an equalopportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by theU.S. Government.

Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed toindicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees withinthis job.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired of employees assigned to this job.