Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salary:

Position Range: $35.50 - $39.96

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Join the team that keeps the Tri-Cities moving!

OUR MISSIONBen 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 VALUESWe 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 a combination of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work to maintain, repair, and improve transit-owned facilities, buildings, equipment, and grounds. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior appearance of transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit centers, park-and-ride lots, and surrounding grounds, while also performing routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement of facility equipment, devices, and machinery as needed.

Ensure all transit facilities remain safe, clean, functional, and presentable by completing preventive maintenance, responding to repair needs, and supporting the overall operation and upkeep of transit infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clean and maintain transit facilities, including restrooms, drinking fountains, glass doors, shelters, transit centers, and parking-and-ride lots.

Empty trash receptacles and safely dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps in accordance with agency policies and safety regulations.

Repair, clean, maintain, and replace bus stop amenities, including shelters, benches, trash receptacles, poles, signs, schedule holders, windows, and glass.

Install and update transit signage, schedules, rider alerts, route numbers, and related materials.

Perform routine building and grounds maintenance, including painting, vegetation control, snow and ice removal, and litter abatement.

Perform minor maintenance and repairs to building systems and fixtures, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lighting, and related maintenance tasks.

Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs or replacement of lighting fixtures.

Conduct routine inspections of transit facilities, bus shelters, equipment, and surrounding grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report deficiencies to supervisors.

Assist with office moves by transporting, assembling, installing, and arranging furniture and equipment.

Operate and maintain agency vehicles, tools, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Transport tools, materials, parts, and supplies to and from work sites.

Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Assist Specialists with more Advanced diagnostics repairs.

Request materials, tools, and supplies needed to complete assigned work.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and shop.

Follow all applicable safety procedures, hazardous waste handling requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Demonstrate regular, reliability, and punctual attendance.

Parking lot painting and repairs

Work independently on routine and moderately complex maintenance assignments.

Perform skilled repairs across multiple trades.

Identify maintenance issues and recommend solutions.

Train or assist less experienced employees in specific tasks.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Working knowledge of applicable codes, guidelines, standards, and regulations related to building, grounds, and facility maintenance operations.

Knowledge of sustainable maintenance practices and the operation of building systems, including HVAC and related equipment.

Knowledge of building hardware, fixtures, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices.

Knowledge of landscape maintenance methods, including the safe use of chemicals and equipment to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.

Understand and follow guidelines for the safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of toxic and caustic chemicals, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, and other hazardous materials.

Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment and system failures, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.

Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, service manuals, and maintenance plans.

Perform basic mathematical calculations, including square footage, measurements, proportions, and volume, to support maintenance and repair activities.

Perform physically demanding manual labor on a continuous basis in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, and documentation.

Coordinate work activities with coworkers, contractors, and other departments to ensure timely completion of assignments.

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