Maintenance Technician - Facilities (Journeyman Electrician License is Required)

Brief Description

Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, this position independently performs all modes of maintenance, repairs, and modifications of JTA facilities and equipment. Responsible for equipment repairs, electric diagnosis, A/C troubleshooting, etc. on facilities.

Essential Function(s)

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical units, including but not limited to diagnosing, removing, and replacing electrical/electronic components and making wiring repairs.
• Repairs, overhauls, and maintains all electrical systems and equipment associated with buildings and structures.
• Installs, repairs, and overhauls shop equipment, hydraulic and electric vehicle lifts, electric motors, generators, pumps, presses, shears, sweepers, and all other units within all JTA properties and facilities.
• Conducts preventative maintenance and service on hoists, doors, bus washer, air compressors, and other units as deemed necessary.
• Must be able and tolerate working in excess of 45 feet above the ground, training and safety equipment will be provided to operate high lift equipment.
• Completes other duties as assigned including carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, construction, and general maintenance.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conforms to all safety rules and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory training classes.
• Responsible for reviewing and complying with all JTA policies, procedures and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of recent and verifiable experience in electrical field.
• Five (5) years documented extensive facilities maintenance experience.
• Must be able to interpret diagrams, schematics and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Journeyman Electrician License
• OSHA General Industrial Certification

Special Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to acquire or possess the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position, including pneumatic, measuring and hand tools, and a rollaway toolbox (an allowance is provided by contract if hired).
• Able to work five (5) consecutive days including Saturday and Sunday and/or holidays; as scheduled.
• Able to work any one of three shifts - day, evening, or late; as scheduled.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Perform repetitive motion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work different shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to provide own tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the transit system.
• Able to bend, stoop, walk, stretch, kneel, and lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in open bays, inside buses and outside in varying weather conditions.
• Able to work with commercial cleaners and toxic materials.
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Able to operate saws, drill press, grinders, presses and similar shop equipment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work as part of a team.