Facility Maintenance Technician

POSITION:                FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Facility Maintenance Technician performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks involving general maintenance of MTA facilities, equipment, and grounds.

SUPERVISED BY:    FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all MTA facilities, equipment, and grounds, as needed
• Operates powered tools and equipment, trucks/trailers, grounds maintenance equipment, plows, skid steer, forklifts and other powered equipment as needed
• Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or salting sidewalks, roadways, parking areas and steps
• Use power washing equipment to clean facilities, equipment and vehicles
• Perform maintenance on grounds and roadways, including but not limited to filling potholes and crack sealing
• Perform painting work on building interiors and exteriors, fuel tanks, and pipes, and other items, as needed
• Perform basic plumbing repair and troubleshooting of toilets, floor drains, trench drains,
• pits, and separators, as needed
• Replace lighting and fixtures throughout buildings and in parking lots
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Perform basic building construction duties using proper methods and materials
• Check and fill all facility maintenance vehicles and equipment fluids daily, as required
• Perform facility, vehicle and equipment sanitation functions, as assigned
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions/work orders
• Maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors
• Perform other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a physical and drug screen
• Ability to pass criminal and reference checks
• Possess general knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Construction methods as well as materials and codes
• Ability to safely operate several types of power tools and equipment, mowers, hand and power tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of facilities systems including construction, HVAC, compressors, electrical systems 120v – 480v 3 phase, low voltage systems, fire alarms and sprinkler systems, plumbing systems, compressed air systems, and commercial door systems
• Ability to understand the applications and use of cleaning materials and supplies
• Ability to understand the applications and use of lawn materials, supplies and equipment
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Maintain continuous professional attitude, well-groomed appearance and conduct work with positive attitude at all times
• Be aware and operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Meet standards required by Mass Transportation Authority, including no addiction to alcohol or drugs
• Maintain an excellent driving record
• Wear and maintain authorized MTA uniform
• Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
• Comply with all MTA rules and regulations and contractual requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform manual labor indoors and outdoors, in temperature extremes for extended periods of time; tolerate dust, pollen, wind, and rain; tolerate fumes and odors
• Ability to climb ladders and steps regularly; May work at elevations greater than 10 feet
• Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; Ability to reach with arms and hands
• Ability to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Ability to tolerate some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts
• Ability to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in multiple facilities and locations, as well as indoors and outdoors

WAGE RATE

$23.96 per hour

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Apply online at mtaflint.org.  MTA is an equal opportunity employer!