Facilities Maintenance Worker

About the role

Join the team that keeps the Tri-Cities moving! 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, drinking fountains, and glass doors at all transit facilities; replenish supplies.
• Empty trash receptacles, dispose of biohazards and sharps from bus stop areas and zones, shelters, park and ride lots, and transit centers.
• Cut, remove, and spray vegetation at bus stops, shelters, and transit centers.
• Repair, replace, clean, and maintain bus stop areas and zones and transit stop shelters.
• 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.
• Paint transit buildings, fixtures, and property including painting curbs at bus stop loading zones and transit.
• Perform minor repairs and installations to interior and exterior property fixtures and equipment; including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and other related maintenance activities.
• Operate and maintain all non-revenue company vehicles, tools, and equipment required in the normal performance of duties.
• 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.
• Record and maintain maintenance records regarding work orders and repairs.
• Request necessary supplies and equipment to repair and/or maintain transit property, fixtures, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shop.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding codes, guidelines, and standards applicable to the maintenance and operational activities applicable to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals, pesticides, and other hazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used for building and grounds maintenance and repair.
• Landscape maintenance methods to utilize chemicals and equipment to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
• Safely use hand tools and basic power tools to perform routine maintenance on buildings and related appurtenances.
• Basic mathematical calculations and common measures to calculate square footage, proportions, and volume.
• Perform manual labor on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of building hardware, fixtures, and equipment including HVAC systems.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
• Learn new technologies, policies, procedures and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.
• Understand, follow, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work as a team member and independently; effectively apply organizational and time management skills; meet deadlines and comply with Agency policies.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Focus on tasks and recall details; handle frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods;
• Lift and carry parts, tools, and equipment;
• Push/pull or forcibly move heavy parts and equipment.
• Frequently use hands;
• Extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects by touch.
• Occasionally lift, push/pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs, ladders, and inclines while maintaining balance;
• Bend/twist at knees, waist, neck, and wrists while performing repairs and maintenance.
• Occasionally kneel, crouches, and crawl.
• Visual acuity to inspect and operate equipment and vehicles.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both inside and outside in various weather conditions with exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, constant loud noises and vibrations;
• Fumes, odors, dusts, and toxic and/or caustic solvents and chemicals, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting and confined spaces;
• Exposure to electrical energy.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens.
• Operate a motor vehicle and equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations 24 hours a week.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is a drug-free workplace. The purpose of this policy is to ensure worker fitness for duty and to protect our employees, passengers, and the public from the risks posed by the use of alcohol and prohibited drugs. Participation in BFT’s zero tolerance drug-free workplace policy is a condition of employment.