Handyman

MUST BE DBIDS ELIGIBLE

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

***MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION***

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist the trade workers they are working with by carrying equipment and doing assigned tasks. Most have 2+ years of trade experience. Must own your own required tools to perform your trade specific duties.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

*PRIMARY DUTIES WILL BE AS A CABLE PULLER*

· Combustible materials that cannot be removed, protected or shielded

· Climbing up and down ship’s stairways (called ladders) with a 271/2 pound fire extinguisher

· Possible exposure to welding or toxic fumes.

· Loud noises

· Transfer of heat from one space to another or to spaces below.

· Fire in adjacent spaces with a need for rapid evacuation and egress

· Coverings used to protect equipment may not be fire retardant.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be experienced in the use of power tools such as grinders, needle guns, and portable electrical equipment and an assortment of hand tools.

· May be employed as a Fire Watch:

· Personal protective equipment (PPE - SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES W/TINTED LENSES, HARDHAT, RESPIRATOR, HEARING PROTECTION, and VEST) is required to be worn.

· A fire watch must be posted during hot work when any of the following conditions are present:

· Slag, weld splatter, or sparks or any activity that may cause a fire

· Remain in the hot work area for at least 30 minutes after completion of the hot work unless the employer or its representative surveys the exposed area and makes a determination that there is no further fire hazard.

· Be trained to detect fires that occur in areas exposed to the hot work.

· Attempt to extinguish any incipient stage fires in the hot work area that are within the capability of available equipment and within the fire watch's training qualifications.

· Alert employees of any fire beyond the incipient stage.

· Activate the alarm if unable to extinguish fire in the areas exposed to the hot work.

· Be physically capable of performing fire watch duties.

Physical Requirements:

· Work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds.

· May be required to lift and/or carry equipment/objects greater than 50lbs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person