Transit System Maintenance Worker

Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization, dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving people's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.
 
We are currently recruiting for a conscientious and detail oriented Transit System Maintenance Worker (Route Custodian) to join the Facilities Maintenance Division in Lakewood.
 
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a solid work history, a track record for reliability and a reputation for providing good customer service. The person we are looking for is a self-starter who will enjoy stepping into an active role that will include both indoor and outdoor work. The ideal candidate is looking for a chance to demonstrate their great work ethic and can-do attitude in a role that offers stability, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities.
 
Some of the regular duties in this position will include:

If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem!  We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area (substantiated with receipts).  Washington State was recently recognized as being number 1 in the nation for quality of life; read more about that here.

BENEFITS:
At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health is important to us too!
That’s why we offer two on-site gyms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.
 
If your career goals change while you’re employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a position at Pierce Transit.
 
All employees of Pierce Transit are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, PERS2 and PERS3, as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensation.

Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.
 
Shift differential:
Employees are eligible for differential pay per the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

PAID LEAVE:
Full-time Pierce Transit employees are eligible to receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 12 vacation days per year, and the ability to earn up to 2 Wellness Days by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey. Part-time employees, receive pro-rated leave, to include sick leave, vacation, personal holiday and holiday pay.  Vacation leave accrual rates increase per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

• Cleaning seating areas at bus stops and transit centers, emptying trash cans, washing windows, walls, and restrooms and replenishing supplies.
• Sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors.
• Operating a pressure washer to clean structures, pavement, and equipment.
• Cleaning walkways and grounds adjacent to assigned buildings.
• Ensuring that rubbish, weeds, and wastepaper are removed.
• Sweeping parking lots.
• Shoveling snow and spreading sand in parking lots and transit centers as needed.
• Cleaning work areas and equipment after completion of job assignment.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

One year of experience performing the duties of a laborer, janitor, or custodian

OR

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

AND

Possess a valid Washington State driver's license.

Knowledge & Abilities:

The individual selected for this position will be required to possess the knowledge of:

• Appropriate care and use of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, power sweepers and scrubbers, dusters, vacuum cleaners, and floor polishers.
• Proper use of cleaning materials such as soaps, powders, strippers, polishes, waxes, and graffiti removers.

And the ability to:

• Work non-traditional work hours and days as scheduled.
• Lift up to 50 pounds intermittently.
• Work well alone and in a team environment.
• Understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Learn all equipment operations.
• Perform computerized work order methods and procedures.
• Pass a job-related examination.
• Drive all job-related vehicles and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.

 

Working Conditions:

• Must be willing to work any shift (assignment to swing shift, graveyard and/or weekends likely).
• Subject to exposure to fumes, dust and high levels of vibration.
• Subject to exposure to high noise levels requiring ear protection.
• Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where the use of appropriate protective/safety equipment is required.
• Subject to working at heights and in adverse weather conditions.
• Work includes indoor and outdoor environment.

Representation: 
This position is included in the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 union bargaining unit for Pierce Transit.

Salary : $5,000