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Job Openings Aboard USS Lexington

Candidates can apply in person at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00 or submit their resume to Human Resources at hr@usslexington.com

Aircraft Restoration Technician – FT

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for corrosion abatement-repair and restoration of aircraft. This includes sanding, sandblasting, priming, and painting.
    • Ensure application of markings on aircraft and engines.
  • Ensure aircraft are moved and spotted to an assigned location on Hanger Bay and/or Flight Deck maintaining continuity of displays.
  • Moves/relocate displays, aircraft, engines, etc. for special events and returns them afterward.
  • Corrosion abatement, repair, and restoration.
    • Priming and painting of designated equipment such as the JLG, life raft pods, sign panels, transformers, etc. Also assorted pieces of display equipment.
  • Assist with maintaining records of all aircraft such as completion of work, materials, moves expended, etc.
  • Works as a team member with other departments and volunteers to ensure assigned projects are completed timely.
  • Operates and maintains #3 A/C elevator as directed by Chief Restoration and Director of Operations.
  • Assist in the construction of new displays and tour routes in addition to assisting other departments as directed.
  • The Restoration Technicians’ responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
    • Safety Standards, store chemicals, ladders all equipment/supplies that are safety prevention that may be hazardous
    • Time management relevant to assigned projects
    • Procurement of materials
    • Collateral assignments
    • Operate Heavy Equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and JLG
  • Must be capable of understanding and implementing Lexington’s Safety Program.
  • Must be capable of understanding and implementing Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  • Perform any other job duties as delegated by the Director of Operations.

Knowledge Required:  Should be knowledgeable in all aspects of restoration, each area requires interior and exterior expertise in the manner of preparation of metal condition, usage of various chemical agents, and paint variations. Should be fully aware of Federal, State, and Maritime guidelines in the proper application of preservations and paints.

 

License/Certification Requirements: Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate.  Exposure to chemical agents, painting supplies, and fumes, prepares surfaces with a handheld scraper that may release paint particles, moving sand from sand basting and dust from power sanding.  By signing the Restoration Technician job description, you acknowledge the expectation of the Restoration Technician.

 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is continuously required to stand; use continuous hand, arm, and finger manipulation while performing the daily sandblasting, sanding, priming, and painting job function; continuously walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and standing/walking on steel railways requiring balance. The environment requires climbing steep stairwells, so comfortable clothing and shoes with non-skid soles are recommended. The employee is occasionally required to lift 25 – 50 pounds. The vision requirements include clear concise, close/distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Aircraft Restoration Technician

Electrician Assistant

Assist the Electrical Foreman

Responsibilities:

  • Install, repair and maintain electrical equipment.
  • Follow standard safe practices for the operation of electrical equipment
  • Follow standard safe practices for the repair and installation of electrical equipment.
  • Follow Electrical Safety Program to include procedures for inspection of portable appliances and for the tagging of circuits which present a potential personnel or equipment hazard.
  • Participate in written and oral Electrical Safety lectures by supervisors.
  • Follow the comprehensive maintenance program to provide for the care of all electrical equipment, thereby reducing the risk of equipment failure and personnel hazards.
  • Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team as a Damage Control and Rescue Assistant. Must maintain a valid CPR certification.
  • Must be competent to direct visitors.
  • Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Safety Program.
  • Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  • Perform any other job duties as delegated by Chief Electrician or Chief of Maintenance.

 

License/Certification Requirements: Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, cold, and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate to occasionally loud.

 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is continuously required to use continuous hand, arm and finger manipulation while performing the daily IT Specialist job function; continuously walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and standing/walking on steel railways requiring balance. Environment requires climbing steep stairwells, so comfortable clothing and shoes with non-skid soles are recommended. The employee is frequently required to lift 25-50 pounds. The vision requirements include: clear concise, close/distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Electrician – Assistant

FT Hull Technician (Painter)

Manages assignments relevant to painting tasks, hull preservation, proper deck maintenance and overall deck shipboard responsibilities. Maintains and preserves USS Lexington. To demonstrate proper boatswains seamanship ethics and principals.

Responsibilities:

  1. Has the initial responsibility of ensuring the spaces and structures are properly preserved, painted and cleaned.
  2. Evaluation of spaces with overall concern regarding materials and time of completion.
  3. Coordinate schedule with that of other departments such as Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical and Curatorial so that smooth transitions are acquired when Hull Tech department is finished and the next department begins its’ work.
  4. Painting and highlighting of inadequate ship structures that pose safety problems along new tour routes and where the constant flow of personnel traffic occurs.
  5. Maneuvers equipment: Forklift, cranes, elevator, etc.
  6. Must be competent to direct visitors.
  7. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Safety Program.
  8. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  9. Perform any other job duties as delegated by Director of Operations.

Additionally, the Hull Technician is responsible for maintenance of deck/paint and preservation including the following:

  • Safety/Training/Qualifications Standards
  • Time management
  • Procurement of materials paint formula and paint mixtures
  • Maintenance of daily projects
  • Collateral assignments

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FT HVAC Technician

Thorough cleaning of coils, drains, and HVAC elements. Inspecting connections, motor operations, and thermostat functionality. Monitoring refrigerant pressure. Knowledge of various chemical, tools, and machine operation usage. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair 5- and 10-ton air conditioner units. 
  2. Service minor and major repairs or preventative maintenance on all types of HVAC equipment to ensure proper working condition and able to diagnose equipment problems. 
  3. Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously. 
  4. Receive, inspect and stock required inventory ensure proper repairs. 
  5. Make adjustment and set calibrations of thermostatic controls. 
  6. Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors. 
  7. Produce plans and designs of new air-conditioning systems including their installation and maintenance. 
  8. Keep tools and equipment cleaned and in working condition.  
  9. Keep area clean and put tools, equipment, solvents in their proper area. 
  10. Collaborate with other departments to assist in numerous projects around the ship when needed. 
  11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Maintenance and Director of Operations/Exhibits.

Knowledge Required:

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate. 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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