Facilities Maintenance Generalist

Overview

Under general direction, individuals assigned to this position are responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance for all District facilities. Assigned duties may include skilled and semi-skilled work in electrical, industrial controls, plumbing, pneumatics, painting, hydraulics, welding, cabinetry, construction, mobile & stationary equipment, and HVAC. This position monitors facility maintenance contractors, and interacts with District employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled corrective and preventative maintenance work on all District facilities, which includes electrical, industrial controls, plumbing, pneumatics, painting, hydraulics, welding, cabinetry, carpentry, mobile & stationary shop equipment, and HVAC.
• Perform emergency maintenance and repairs, including participation in the Facilities on-call rotation for after-hours emergency responses.
• Respond to requests for, and provide utility locating services for District owned utilities.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, O&M manuals.
• Install and maintain bus stops, shelters, and associated assets.
• Monitor and assist facility maintenance contractors performing work on District property to ensure performance and quality.
• Coordinate daily work schedules with other facility maintenance workers to ensure safety and work productivity.
• See through projects and repairs independently from start to finish. Performing research, procuring materials, acquiring quotes, and executing work.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with LTD staff, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Perform daily reporting covering all time and materials used for District improvements, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as authorized and necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities.

• This position does not supervise others.

• Incumbent does not have direct financial authority.

Required Education and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and course work can substitute for years of experience. Typical qualifications would be:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of technical trade schooling, an apprenticeship, or its equivalent in at least one skilled trade, with ongoing training in facility maintenance; computer training in facility maintenance software.
• Five (5) years of facilities maintenance experience and/or demonstrated skill.
• Has intermediate to advanced mechanical aptitude and facilities maintenance skills.

• Blue Prints - Read blueprints, schematics, hazard warnings, and safety instructions; lay out of jobs, creation of rough sketches showing materials and dimensions.
• Computer Based Systems - Intermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS fundamentals, Building Automation Systems, and related interfaces.
• Electrical Safety for Affected Employees - Knowledge of safety requirements and Lockout/Tagout awareness.
• Finish Carpentry and FF&E - Knowledge of related system requirements, safety standards, repair methods, and industry best practices.
• Trim, Cabinets, Doors, Flooring & Ceiling Grid Systems, Windows, Walls and Other Structures, Drywall, Office Systems - Installation, repair, and finishing methods as applicable.
• Fire & Life Safety Systems, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Industrial Controls, Mobile & Stationary Shop Equipment - Routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation with knowledge of safety standards and best practices.
• Trade Tools, Practical Application and Power Tools - Knowledge of tooling requirements and safe use; extensive list of tools included for context.
• Hand Tools - Broad knowledge of hand tools and related safety practices.
• Transit System Furniture, Equipment, & Signage (TS-FE&S) - Installation, maintenance, and…