Buildings Worker SEIU; External

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both:
1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and
2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

SEIU Maintenance Worker III

Hourly rate: $43.57 (Step 76) - $56.96 (Step 99)

External candidates will start at Step 76

Variable

Variable

Future BART employees

This job announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is looking for a skilled, dependable, and motivated individual to join its team as a Buildings Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that keeps one of the nation’s busiest transit systems running smoothly.

As a Buildings Worker, the role will perform a diverse range of maintenance, repair, and construction tasks across BART’s extensive network of facilities. The incumbent work will directly support stations, platforms, administrative buildings, and operational sites—helping ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for both employees and the public.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, field-based role and enjoys working across multiple building trades. The incumbent will take ownership of assignments from start to finish, applying your technical skills and judgment to assess conditions, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions. The role calls for independence, initiative, and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.

The most qualified candidate will demonstrate strong competencies beyond the minimum qualifications, supported by relevant work experience and clearly demonstrated throughout the selection process, including:

• Ownership & Accountability– Demonstrates full ownership of field assignments, managing work from initial assessment through completion with minimal supervision.
• Site Assessment & Practical Problem Solving– Effectively evaluates site conditions and determines efficient, practical approaches to repair and maintenance activities.
• Proactive Issue Identification– Anticipates, identifies, and resolves facility issues early to prevent escalation and minimize impact.
• Safety Focus & Risk Awareness– Consistently prioritizes safety and adheres to protocols while working in active, high-traffic, or physically demanding environments.
• Team Collaboration & Field Coordination– Works collaboratively with team members, Fore workers, and other trades to ensure efficient and well-coordinated field operations.

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. All full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before external candidates.

All EXTERNAL and current non-SEIU applicants must apply online t.gov/jobs . Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to their application or bid form to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application or bid form in its entirety. Only information included on the application or bid form and resume at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

All application and bid form materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications and bid forms received after the closing deadline…