Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Overview

As a Facilities Maintenance Tech I, you will perform a variety of manual labor and semi-skilled tasks using power and hand tools, power washing equipment, and other tools to complete assigned tasks. Work is on commercial transit building components, bus stops, shelters, and park-and-ride properties. You will perform maintenance, repairs and assembly, cleaning and janitorial duties, and grounds maintenance.  Work is often physical in nature, performed primarily outdoors, and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. May also work at elevated heights.

Essential Duties

• • Painting
  • Groundskeeping
  • Graffiti, trash, and litter removal
  • Carpentry
  • Furniture assembly and set-up
  • Office moves and relocations
  • Lighting and electrical service
  • Minor plumbing repairs
  • Proactive and preventative equipment maintenance
  • Bus stop and shelter maintenance, assembly, and repairs
  • Construction

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of trade school, or recent experience (within the past 7 years) performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license with a good driving record (based on a 5-year driving records report.)
• Must be available to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Proper safety precautions and use of safety equipment

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust.  Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Reading and understanding basic diagrams, directions, maps, elementary blueprints, and other instructional/directive materials.
• Basic computer skills, for data entry of work orders, and e-mail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills and working with a diverse population.
• Basic computer functions and using and learning software programs.
• Safely operate various equipment, power tools, and light and medium vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to ensure comprehension of instructions, safety guidelines, and other critical content, as well as to document procedures and share information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the company and the public that Community Transit serves. Actively promoting and maintaining professional and respectful interactions within the CT team and with external customers.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• General facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, on lifts and ladders, and in shops with high noise levels, oil, grease, and other chemicals.  You must also be able to work in various traffic situations.  You will need to operate maintenance tools and equipment, and standard office equipment and keyboards.  You will be required to move throughout and between different Maintenance shop buildings.  Work requires you to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb ladders, work at heights above 30 feet, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.  Lifting more than 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally is required.

Application and Selection Process:

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.  In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.