What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority?
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician who can perform maintenance and service tasks to repair BJCTA’s buildings, including bus shelters and bus stops, involving painting, plumbing, graffiti removal, mechanical and carpentry, using small equipment and hand tools. Also, performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks and semi-skilled maintenance repair work on a wide range of projects. This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with BJCTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for maintaining all company facilities system-wide, including bus stops and bus shelters.
- Repairs and installs door locks, adjusts or replaces door closures.
- Orders and picks up supplies and replacement parts.
- Places trash into large receptacles; transports trash and waste to disposal area.
- Performs minor electrical repairs, including, but not limited to repairing or replacement of electrical ballasts and light bulbs.
- Sweeps and scrubs using brooms, mops, and power cleaning appliances.
- Ability to adhere to safety rules, regulations, procedures, and precautions.
- Applies cleaning solvents; cleans equipment.
- Moves and arranges office furniture.
- Drives automobile or light truck.
- Makes minor repairs to mechanical equipment and facilities.
- Mixes paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications.
- Moves or lifts heavy objects.
- Operates cleaning equipment; uses hand or power tools.
- Paints walls or other structural surfaces, as required.
- Uses basic plumbing techniques.
- Uses building materials for routine building maintenance.
- Uses herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, or related products.
- Uses portable hand spray equipment
- Maintains a regular and predictable attendance.
- Understands and follows safety rules and procedures, relating to common hazards associated with facility maintenance.
- Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
- Must attend mandatory meetings, as required
- Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Performs other duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must understand plumbing procedures, including common uses of standard pipes, fittings, values, and bathroom fixtures.
- Must be able to demonstrate general carpentry techniques and methods; drywall finishing techniques.
- Understand building maintenance and repair procedures.
- Must have basic electrical knowledge of circuits and breakers.
- Must be able to operate and maintain various power tools and hand tools involved in building maintenance and repair.
- Have the ability to maintain a clean and safe workspace and comply with all shop safety rules.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, and understand and follows directions as given.
Education
- High school diploma plus a minimum of three (3) years of facility maintenance, facility repair, building maintenance or general maintenance in a commercial or public sector environment is required.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Valid Alabama driver’s license and clean driving record.
PREFFERED
Experience working in a transit, fleet, or heavy-equipment maintenance environment.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Associate degree or technical certification in Facilities Maintenance, Building Systems Technology, HVAC, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17