• 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Seventy-five cents ($.75) per hour
• 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. - Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour

The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs required activities in a safe manner as it relates to the repair and maintenance of buildings, shelters, stops and related equipment in all areas of the division's responsibility.
• Inspects, tests, and repairs shop equipment such as lathes, hydraulic hoists, grinders, presses, vises, drill presses, battery chargers, hose reels, vehicle lifts, vehicle cleaning system, steam cleaners, parts cleaners, fire doors, roll doors and telescoping shop doors.
• Diagnoses malfunctions; inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and replaces complete or integral parts of all building equipment or systems.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules as recommended by department and/or equipment manufacturers.
• Estimates projects for time, labor requirements and material. Develops cost estimates and makes bills for material.
• Recommends and assists in the selection and purchase of necessary equipment and supplies needed to perform the assigned duties.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains fuel and petroleum dispensing systems including leak detection equipment.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compressors, piping, controls, storage vessels and dispensers.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, lights, circuit breakers, switches and controls. Runs conduit, pulls and hooks up wire per national electrical code.
• Troubleshoots and repairs programmable logic controls to include sensors, modules and actuators. Reads and interprets programming and makes adjustments to programming.
• Cuts, threads and joins pipe and makes plumbing repairs and installations.
• Welds and fabricates steel and aluminum signs, brackets, guards or components using oxy/acetylene, wire feed or MIG/TIG equipment.
• Performs carpentry; installs floor coverings; repairs and replaces windows, and doors including hardware.
• Builds forms; pours, finishes, or repairs concrete and masonry areas.
• Performs roof repairs as needed.
• Enters and maintains information regarding materials used and time spent on repair of various pieces of equipment and facilities through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software. 
• Maintains a professional level of conduct, communications and customer service with other staff, external customers, vendors and subcontractors. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Required: High school graduation or equivalent, and four years of facilities or commercial building maintenance experience.

 or 

graduation from a State registered Facilities Maintenance apprenticeship program. 

or 

an associate's in Facilities Maintenance and two years’ experience of facilities or commercial building maintenance 

Desired: Washington State nonresidential maintenance electrician license; experience with programmable logic controls; familiarity using personal computers and software packages. 
 
Special Requirements:

• Must possess a complete set of facility maintenance hand tools.
• Must be available to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license at the time of hire.
• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as described above including the ability to maneuver objects weighing in excess of fifty pounds.

• The methods, materials, tools, and standard practices related to facilities maintenance and repair activities. 

• Work with individuals or small work groups with diverse personalities and backgrounds;
• Plan, schedule, and review the work of facility maintenance employees and contractors;
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; work as a team with other employees in a directed work team environment; read and interpret blueprints; 
• Learn equipment operations; 
• Conceptualize the work required, through personal observation or a verbal description, and determine what is necessary to obtain quality results; 
• Perform computerized work order methods and procedures; 
• Perform limited computerized work order analysis; 
• Pass a job related examination; 
• Drive all job related vehicles and equipment and maintain a valid WA State driver’s license & other licenses or certifications as required. 

• Must be willing and able to work any day and any shift as assigned.
• Upon successful completion of probation: 
  • Hours worked during shifts scheduled to begin between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. receive a shift differential of $0.75 per hour.
  • Hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. receive a shift differential of $2.50 per hour.
  • Certification pay of an additional $0.25 - $3.00 per hour worked is available for Maintenance Mechanics who obtain and retain advanced technical skills through an Employer pre-approved certification program or possess or obtain Employer approved professional and technical licenses.
  • Eligible Maintenance Mechanics will receive a tool allowance of $250 each calendar year.

Representation:

• This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758.