GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - MASON

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - MASON in the Harbours Department.

The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - MASON in the Harbours Department.

SALARY SCALE: $2,942,822.91 - $3,535,627.51 per annum.

JOB SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for executing general maintenance activities across the Port Authority of Jamaica’s ports and facilities island-wide, with a primary focus on skilled masonry and concrete works. The role supports the planned maintenance program by carrying out masonry construction, repairs, and finishes, and by providing technical and physical assistance to other maintenance and construction activities within the Harbours Department, as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• NVQ-J Level 2 in Masonry, Construction or similar qualifications PLUS
• Three (3) years of experience in building and construction

SPECIAL CONDITIONS WITH JOB:

• Frequent exposure to noise, grease, dirt, heat, height, fumes, metal cuttings and watery conditions.
• Frequent island-wide travel to ports, lighthouses and other facilities for extended periods.
• Required to operate tools and heavy equipment.
• Safety gear required to operate machinery.
• Required to work from barge, boats, piers, jetties in proximity to the water.
• Available to work whenever required, including holidays, weekends, and in emergencies.
• Required to travel by boat to perform maintenance functions, including working at various heights and in confined or uncomfortable spaces.
• Involves regular lifting and handling of heavy objects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute masonry construction, repairs, and finishes, including block laying, plastering, rendering, surface preparation, and the construction or repair of walls, drains, walkways, steps, kerbs, and small buildings.
• Assist with masonry and concrete repairs on waterfront structures such as quay walls, seawalls, piers, jetties, revetments, and berths.
• Carry out patching, crack sealing, spall remediation, resurfacing, and apply protective coatings to reduce saltwater and corrosion damage.
• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of drains, gutters, pavements, retaining structures, fenders, aprons, and other facility components across PAJ ports.
• Provide physical and technical support to other maintenance activities, including carpentry, fabrication, welding, painting, sandblasting, vessel repair, and other minor civil works.
• Accompany Technicians on maintenance tasks for lighthouses, cottages, and navigational aids island-wide, assisting as required.
• Clean, maintain, and support the proper functioning of tools, equipment, and machinery and assist with the safe loading, unloading, and handling of materials.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition before, during, and after tasks.
• Participate in disaster preparedness, hurricane response, and recovery activities affecting PAJ facilities.
• Any other duties assigned. 

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your applications by 2026 April 7.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.