Maintenance help needed! $17.94 per hour. Great opportunity to get your foot in the door and build a lasting career with a long-standing local employer. Come join COIC’s Cascades East Transit’s maintenance team and work for an organization with great benefits and steady, reliable work. Past janitorial or building maintenance experience a plus.
Hours/Days – Typically, 8:30am – 5:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Position based out of the Bend Bear Creek Maintenance yard located at the base of Pilot Butte
Benefits include health, dental and vision. One low monthly premium will cover both you and your dependents. Earn vacation and sick time from day one. Other benefits available include employer paid retirement, life insurance and many more.
Role of Department:
The overarching purpose of COIC's transportation program is to strengthen regional transportation services and infrastructure through the development and implementation of regionally-based transportation plans, administration and operations, service coordination, and project development. A regional approach to transportation enhances efficiencies among transportation organizations and ensures regional connectivity for Central Oregon's residents, businesses, and visitors.
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of CET vehicles and facilities. This position is also responsible for maintaining bus stops including bus shelters, sign maintenance such as removal or installation of damaged and/or new signage or inserting updated information. Depending on the operation location, may be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the operation facility.
COIC Mission:
COIC supports the region as a trusted leader and partner, helping communities identify and address their unique and common needs through collaboration, shared service delivery, technical assistance, information sharing, and resource development.
Diversity and Inclusion:
COIC values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways which elevates the delivery of our services to Central Oregon Communities.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Cleans the interior of vehicles to include ceilings, windows, seats and floors. Empty trash; report items needing repair to supervisor.
• Wash exterior of vehicles.
• Completes cleaning/maintenance records.
• Perform janitorial duties at various locations such as cleaning restroom(s), vacuuming, emptying the trash and other related tasks as designated by the supervisor.
• Perform system maintenance duties such as bus stop cleaning and trash removal, sign maintenance such as removal or installation of damaged and/or new signage or inserting updated information, passenger shelter cleaning.
• Perform routine facility and office, cleaning and maintenance functions including such tasks as, but not limited to, removing snow and/or debris to clear bus access at facilities and bus stops, preparing and cleaning up the bus wash area, cleaning shop and other areas within facilities, cleaning up and maintaining parking areas, and cleaning drains and filters.
• Assist in moving materials and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures for work areas and work assignments; Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and access to a private vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
• Ability to safely maneuver large vehicles in and out of vehicle wash bay.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions associated when cleaning and routine maintenance work.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to successfully pass a post offer DOT/FTA pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal background and driving background check.
• Must be available for varying shifts.
• Must maintain client and agency confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and understand safety material and simple forms.
• Requires the ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions to perform work.
• Ability to report to work on time and maintain a strong attendance record.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attend mandatory meetings, as required.
• Ability to follow COIC safety and operational rules and procedures.

Competencies:

• Accountability - Accepts responsibility and is accountable for achieving results.
• Adaptability - Adapts to handle unexpected challenges. Responds positively to changes in direction and priorities, responsibilities, or assignments.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough and accurate in all assignments. Diligently attends to details and maintains a high degree of quality in one's work.
• Communication Skills - Possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Articulates thoughts clearly and effectively.
• Conflict Resolution - Embraces positive conflict and treats others with respect and dignity. Facilitates the development of creative solutions to conflict.
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Approaches problem-solving with rigor, discipline, and analytical thinking. Thinks outside the box as needed.
• Customer Focus - Demonstrates ability and concern for delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers. Establishes and maintains effective relationships.
• Integrity & Trust - Complies with rules, regulations, and policies. Treats people with respect, maintain confidentiality, and inspires the trust of others.
• Motivating Others - Creates a positive work environment. Empowers others by allowing ownership of processes and tasks. Celebrates and rewards accomplishments.
• Personal and Professional Growth - Demonstrates continuous improvement, energy, creativity, and intellectual growth. Seeks out opportunities to learn and develop.
• Professionalism - Behaves in a business-like manner and performs responsibilities to the highest standards. Displays proper attitude, work attire, and interaction with others.
• Team Work - Works collaboratively with others, gets help when needed, shares knowledge, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Time Management - Uses time effectively and efficiently. Prioritizes short- and long-term tasks against business objectives.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Education Requirements:
Must be 18 or over.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, and crawl. The employee is also frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, push and pull movements, lift 50 lbs. without assistance and climb ladders up to 12 feet. Employee will work with tools and powered machinery.
Work Environment:
Manual labor, work indoors and outdoors subject to all types of weather conditions. Subject to vehicle noise, fumes, odors and dust. Subject to low risk of injury due to vehicle accidents, mechanical failures, fire and/or explosion. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that require the use of PPE.
COIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.