What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?
The Opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring full-time Fleet Mechanics to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Fleet Mechanic, you will perform a range of repairs to electrical or electronic systems, make mechanical and bodywork repairs on buses as required, and assist the Fleet Mechanic Technician team as needed.
Must have a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with the 'P' Endorsement and ASE Certification in Freon recovery recycling, diesel & gasoline engines, and heavy-duty brakes.
Pay
Pay rate up to $33.81 to start depending on experience.
Minimum pay rate: $23.86 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
Perks at Kennedy Space Center
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance*
- 401k with company match*
- Paid vacation days and holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave*
- Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
- Weekly pay
- 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
- Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
- Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
- Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
- Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility
Responsibilities
- Recognize and repair electronic or electrical malfunctions occurring on fleet vehicles/busses.
- Assist Mechanics or independently perform mechanical, body, and air conditioning repairs to fleet vehicles as required.
- Maintain and repair UHF radio systems and associated equipment.
- Drive buses to replace field breakdowns and to move buses to repair locations.
- Perform a range of repairs to electrical or electronic systems and make mechanical and bodywork repairs on buses as required.
- Serve as environmental/safety point of contact.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years old to apply.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, work orders, and work schedules.
- Effective communication to report on repair requirements and instruct helpers.
- Ability to use meters and electrical or electronic measuring devices, hand and hand power tools, forklift truck, freon recovery equipment, oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment, drill press, grinder, pressure gauges, air gun, compressor, pumps, wash stations, jacks, and precision measuring devices and two-way radios.
- Must have a Valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License to apply. This is required.
- P endorsement has to be attained within six months with assistance from employer.
- Requires ASE Certification in Freon recovery recycling, diesel & gasoline engines, and heavy-duty brakes.
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training and SPCC Oil-Handling training, within six months of hire.
- Annual refresher training to meet the requirements of 40 CFR 265.16 and 40 CFR 112.7(f).
Physical Requirements
- Requires work outdoors with the presence of fumes, grease, oil, dust, noise, solvents, and fluids.
- Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toed shoes, eyewear, gloves, hearing protection) where designated.
- Requires standing for long periods, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and reaching, lifting, or manipulating between 5 and 25 pounds for more than 70 percent of the day.
- Requires occasional manipulation of weights over 100 pounds and participation in the manipulation of very heavy objects.
Shift Details
1st Shift2nd ShiftHolidaysWeekends
Who We Are
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.
At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.
Source: Hospitality Online
Salary : $34 - $200