Facilities Maintenance Worker

Bremerton WA

Description

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER (Two Openings) We are looking for two Facilities Maintenance Workers to join our Maintenance team who under general supervision, will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of agency facilities and grounds. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are as follows: Assists in the installation of new structures, and repair and maintenance of existing facilities; sets up tools and materials and cleans up on completion of work. Performs general landscape maintenance and clean up including brush removal, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing and edging, weed removal, digging, planting, watering and repairing sprinklers; picks up trash and empties trash receptacles. Excavates, builds forms for and pours concrete pads/slabs; finishes concrete; assembles and installs bus shelters; prepares and paints curbs, shelters and other agency facilities; removes graffiti. Operates hand tools, power tools, and light to heavy vehicles used in construction and maintenance work. Assists with hazardous material clean up. Maintains records of work performed. Occasional operation of a man lift, scissor lift and forklift after training. This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $20.82 - $30.00 per hour. The salary upon hire is $20.82 per hour and will increase to $22.19 after six months of satisfactory performance. Benefits: Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as short-term disability insurance and life insurance. This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Employees receive a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays for which pay is pro-rated based on the number of hours worked per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per pay period. Kitsap Transit also provides employees and certain dependents with a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit buses and ferries. Hours of Work: Work is conducted between the hours of operation for Facilities Maintenance which currently is Monday – Saturday, from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Shifts will be assigned based on seniority and/or business needs. QUALIFICATIONS Kitsap Transit employees who wish to apply must have a satisfactory performance and attendance record. Kitsap Transit Operators with any of the following criteria in the last twelve months are excluded from recruitment opportunities: • a current Decision-Making Leave or higher in the Safety category • more than two held customer complaints • more than four unscheduled absences • more than two late reports Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and six months of general facilities and grounds maintenance experience, with increasing demonstration of dependability and independent work. We will consider a trade school certificate in lieu of experience. You must provide a copy of your trade school certificate if you would like it to be considered in the evaluation of your candidacy. Must be 18 years of age to apply and a good driving record. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Following are some highlights of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in this position. • materials, tools, equipment and methods used in repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities and landscape • OSHA safety standards related to assigned tasks and equipment operation and maintenance • equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics • installation, repair and maintenance of metals, wood and man-made materials and concrete • maintenance and grounds keeping work • safe operation of a variety of shop vehicles, and hand and power tools used in construction and maintenance work • keeping accurate records • communicating effectively orally and in writing • establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Kitsap Transit employees and the public • React with sound judgment under stress while doing several things at once • Follow oral and written instructions • Work independently and interact effectively and positively as a team member. Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license upon hire. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: • Regularly exposed to weather conditions and vehicle traffic. • Required to climb ladders and work over water. • Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, reach and grasp. • Regularly required to lift and carry up to 60 pounds. • Drive vans, pickup trucks, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, trailers, front end loaders and tractors to various locations in the County. Kitsap Transit values the safety of our employees, our visitors, and our community. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “Fully vaccinated” would mean one Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two Pfizer, or two Moderna vaccinations. Please note that the definition of “fully vaccinated” may evolve based on CDC Guidance. The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Process: After evaluating the completed applications, we will invite the most qualified applicants to interview for the position. The successful candidate should also be able to satisfactorily complete a functional assessment. We will not make any hiring decisions until all steps in the selection process are completed, including reference and background checks. To Apply: If you decide to apply for this position, please visit our employment link at kitsaptransit.com for the complete job description. Closing Date: Your completed application must be submitted online by 4:00 PM, Friday October 21, 2022. Selective certification may be used to achieve affirmative action goals. You can find Kitsap Transit’s EEO Policy at kitsaptransit.com. Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact [email protected] at least ten daysin advance. If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application. Kitsap Transit is subject to the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Kitsap Transit. KITSAP TRANSIT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER