Salary:
Position Range: $35.50 - $39.96
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Join the team that keeps the Tri-Cities moving!
OUR MISSION
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides exceptional and cost-effective transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development.
OUR VALUES
We value customer service, collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability and safety. Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission.
NATURE OF POSITION
Perform a combination of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work to maintain, repair, and improve transit-owned facilities, buildings, equipment, and grounds. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior appearance of transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit centers, park-and-ride lots, and surrounding grounds, while also performing routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement of facility equipment, devices, and machinery as needed. Ensure all transit facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and presentable by completing preventive maintenance, responding to repair needs, and supporting the overall operation and upkeep of transit infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean and maintain transit facilities, including restrooms, drinking fountains, glass doors, shelters, transit centers, and parking-and-ride lots.
Empty trash receptacles and safely dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps in accordance with agency policies and safety regulations.
Repair, clean, maintain, and replace bus stop amenities, including shelters, benches, trash receptacles, poles, signs, schedule holders, windows, and glass.
Install and update transit signage, schedules, rider alerts, route numbers, and related materials.
Perform routine building and grounds maintenance, including painting, vegetation control, snow and ice removal, and litter abatement.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs to building systems and fixtures, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lighting, and related maintenance tasks.
Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs or replacement of lighting fixtures.
Conduct routine inspections of transit facilities, bus shelters, equipment, and surrounding grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report deficiencies to supervisors.
Assist with office moves by transporting, assembling, installing, and arranging furniture and equipment.
Operate and maintain agency vehicles, tools, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Transport tools, materials, parts, and supplies to and from work sites.
Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
Assist Specialists with more Advanced diagnostics repairs.
Request materials, tools, and supplies needed to complete assigned work.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and shop.
Follow all applicable safety procedures, hazardous waste handling requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Demonstrate regular, reliability, and punctual attendance.
Parking lot painting and repairs
Work independently on routine and moderately complex maintenance assignments.
Perform skilled repairs across multiple trades.
Identify maintenance issues and recommend solutions.
Train or assist less experienced employees in specific tasks.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Working knowledge of applicable codes, guidelines, standards, and regulations related to building, grounds, and facility maintenance operations.
Knowledge of sustainable maintenance practices and the operation of building systems, including HVAC and related equipment.
Knowledge of building hardware, fixtures, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices.
Knowledge of landscape maintenance methods, including the safe use of chemicals and equipment to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
Understand and follow guidelines for the safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of toxic and caustic chemicals, pesticides, bloodborne pathogens, and other hazardous materials.
Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment and system failures, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.
Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, service manuals, and maintenance plans.
Perform basic mathematical calculations, including square footage, measurements, proportions, and volume, to support maintenance and repair activities.
Perform physically demanding manual labor on a continuous basis in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, and documentation.
Coordinate work activities with coworkers, contractors, and other departments to ensure timely completion of assignments.
Provide guidance and instructions to less experienced employees on proper work methods, safe work practices, and the appropriate use of tools and equipment.
Apply sound judgment to prioritize work, solve problems, and make routine operational decisions with minimal supervision.
Effectively organize work, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing assignments and frequent interruptions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and the public.
Learn and apply new technologies, equipment, policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
Utilize office equipment, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and other software applications to support business operations.
Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with staff, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
Work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a team while supporting departmental and organizational goals.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Collaboration: Shares time and knowledge with others; adjusts priorities as circumstances dictate; follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for actions, resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively.
Diversity: Demonstrates an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. Treats all people with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Fiscal Accountability: Actively contributes to the productivity of the agency; demonstrates good stewardship of company time and resources; displays high standards of ethical conduct.
Customer Service: Anticipates the needs of internal and external customers; delivers quality work products and services within expected timeframes. Considers and responds appropriately to people in various situations.
Innovation: Considers new approaches to situations; encourages ideas and improvements.
Sustainability: Actively encourages environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.
Safety: Adheres to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; performs work in a safe manner; encourages and supports others to be safe while at work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and three years of experience performing facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities, including a basic understanding of mechanical and carpentry applications; or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Valid driver’s license.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment
Forklift Certification, or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of experience in general building maintenance. Completion of an apprentice program in electrical, plumbing, painting, or carpentry.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry parts, tools, and equipment; push/pull or forcibly moving heavy parts and equipment. Frequently use hands; extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects by touch. Occasionally lift, push/pull, or carry up to 50 pounds. Frequently ascends/descends stairs, ladders, and inclines while maintaining balance; bends/twists at knees, waist, neck, and wrists while performing repairs and maintenance. Occasionally kneels, crouches, and crawls. Visual acuity to inspect and operate equipment and vehicles.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both inside and outside in various weather conditions with exposure to extreme heat and cold. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, constant loud noises and vibrations; fumes, odors, dusts, and toxic and/or caustic solvents and chemicals, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting and confined spaces; exposure to electrical energy. May be exposed to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens. Operate a motor vehicle and equipment. Respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is BFT’s policy to employ, train, promote, compensate, and provide conditions of employment without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is a drug-free workplace.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure worker fitness for duty and to protect our employees, passengers, and the public from the risks posed by the use of alcohol and prohibited drugs.
Participation in BFT’s zero tolerance drug-free workplace policy is a condition of employment.
