Guard

If you are looking for a challenging rewarding career, then consider joining Fraser Shipyards! With a passion for the maritime industry, Fraser Shipyards has decades of experience in building and servicing crafts of all shapes and sizes. Customers count on the quality and responsiveness of Fraser's people, products, and services for everything from in situ emergency repairs to brand-new craft to large industrial fabrications. Known for a commitment to quality, a reputation for reliability and outstanding values, Fraser Shipyards is further committed to provide a safe work environment.

Job Summary

The Guard maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. This is an on-demand relief security guard position, responsible for providing short-notice coverage for scheduled guards as needed. Hours will vary based on company requirements; the ideal candidate must be available on short notice for shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the schedule being fulfilled

Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring and authorizing entrance to the property; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms and responds to building alarms.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities, obtaining signatures.
• Conducts yard rounds and watches for any issues by viewing cameras to ensure safety of the yard.
• Maintains daily traffic log.
• Informs staff of visitors, yields phone calls and transfers them to the right staff.
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains all safety standards.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in standard practices in basic property security
• Follows directions and procedures under limited supervision
• Conducts basic problem-solving skills without supervision
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Ability to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisor
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office preferred
• Ability to learn new duties and assignments through on-the-job training
• Ability to work rotating shift work.

Qualifications

• Applicants with prior experience in similar setting preferred
• High School Diploma or GE preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screen
• Motor Vehicle Reporting-must have a valid Drivers License and Background Check required.

Physical requirements

Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, overhead work, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Work in areas at times that are at times not environmentally controlled. Ability to work in inclement weather conditions. Able to move/lift/pull/push 50 lbs.

This position is not elligible for benefits. 

Fraser Shipyards is an equal opportunity employer including disability and vets.