Facilities and Maintenance Technician I

Detroit Transportation Corporation•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Facilities and Maintenance Technician I perform a wide variety of non-technical duties. Supports system maintenance to ensure the safety, availability, reliability, cleanliness and aesthetics of the DPM vehicles, structures, station areas, guideway, MCF, shop and administration area by performing custodial and maintenance work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and write basic instructions, safety protocols, manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to perform snow removal, de-icing, procedures used to clean system components and maintain a general knowledge of mixing various chemical solutions for different purposes
Ability to use and apply safety procedures for powered equipment such as gasoline generators, powered lawn mowers, snow blowers and gasoline powered vacuum cleaners
Ability to utilize any and all equipment and tools such as trucks, cars forklifts, vacuum cleaners, buffing equipment, vehicle working station, hydraulic lifts, mops, brushes, paint brushes and shovels
Must pass a background check
Must pass complete physical examination and drug screen
Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’
Must maintain certification/re-certification of DPM task requirements

Nice To Haves

Some general labor experience, preferably in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

Cleans interior and exterior of DPM vehicles, cleans maintenance area and other administrative areas;
Picks up and delivers material between vendors, stores and maintenance personnel;
Removes debris from guideway, storm sewers, drains, gutters, and downspouts; removes snow and ice from walkways;
Performs custodial work inside and outside buildings as required;
Performs general labor;
Perform light repairs and maintenance to the trains, as assigned;
Operates motor vehicle (4-wheel drive/standard transmission) with a valid driver's license;
Attends technical and safety training including driver training as required;
Makes on-the-spot analysis of anomalous vehicle and guideway conditions as required;
Assists Mechanical technicians and Electronic Technicians on specific sub-systems, as assigned;
Performs other duties as assigned.