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!