Facilities Support Specialist

** Salary:
** Position Range: $36.01 - $40.54
** 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 semi-skilled and skilled work to maintain, repair, and replace, if necessary, devices, equipment, and machinery at all transit buildings and facilities.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Maintain preventative and corrective maintenance programs for electrical, mechanical and/or HVAC systems.
* Schedule and monitor daily work for staff engaged in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining the condition of buildings, structures, grounds and related equipment.
* Diagnose and repair/replace basic components in electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC systems, and appliances or contact appropriate outside sources to resolve problems.
* Perform inspections of buildings, bus shelters, equipment, and adjacent grounds to assure equipment and facilities are in safe and in proper working order; advise supervisor of potential problems or risks.
* Repair, replace, clean, and maintain bus stop areas and zones and transit stop shelters.
* Cut, remove, and spray vegetation at bus stops, shelters, and transit centers.
* Reset, repair or replace damaged poles, schedule holders, signs, and brackets; clean and replace broken windows and glass.
* Update rider alert signage, schedules at transit centers and bus shelters; remove/add numbers on signs and shelters.
* Assemble and install shelters, benches, trash cans, seats, poles, signs, and schedule holders.
* Empty trash receptacles, dispose of biohazards and sharps from bus stop areas and zones, shelters, park and ride lots, and transit centers.
* Paint transit buildings, fixtures, and property including painting curbs at bus stop loading zones and transit centers.
* Perform snow and ice control at all fixed facilities.
* Assist in the coordination of building space allocation, layout, and building remodels as needed.
* Coordinate and schedule office space moves; remove, transfer, assemble and/or arrange furniture and fixtures.
* Operate and maintain all non-revenue company vehicles, tools, and equipment required in the normal performance of duties.
* Order or request necessary supplies and equipment to repair and/or maintain transit property, fixtures, and equipment; notify management when repairs are outside of normal purview.
* Estimate costs of maintenance and repairs; recommend cost-effective methods in repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment to management.
* Ensure that there is an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment to effectuate predictable repairs as the need may arise.
* Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including work order requests, site plans, blueprints, and other reports pertaining to assigned work.
* Identify safety hazards; perform hazardous waste clean-up following Agency guidelines, federal, state, and local codes and safety regulations.
* Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations.
* Liaise with vendor regarding preventative maintenance contracts.
* Maintain procedures and manuals for repairs, servicing, and maintenance programs.
* Maintain cleanliness in the shop.
* Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
* Other duties as assigned.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
*** Identify, interpret, and implement the codes, guidelines, and standards applicable to the maintenance and operational activities applicable to assigned duties.
* Methods of sustainable practices in routine maintenance of buildings and operation of their systems.
* Landscape maintenance methods to utilize chemicals and equipment to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
* Apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to lead a team to project activities to meet project requirements.
* Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling and disposal of toxic and/or caustic chemicals, pesticides, and other hazardous materials, including blood borne pathogens.
* Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used for building and grounds maintenance and repair.
* Direct and instruct others on proper work methods and use of tools and equipment.
* Coordinate work and activities with others.
* Safely use hand tools and basic power tools to perform routine maintenance on buildings and related appurtenances.
* Read and interpret work plans, blueprints, schematics, operations, and service manuals.
* Basic mathematical calculations and common measures to calculate square footage, proportions, and volume.
* Ability to independently use…