Facilities Support Specialist

Ben Franklin Transit•Richland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides exceptional and cost-effective transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development. The Facilities Support Specialist performs semi-skilled and skilled work to maintain, repair, and replace, if necessary, devices, equipment, and machinery at all transit buildings and facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of an apprentice program in electrical, plumbing, painting, or carpentry plus three-years of experience in general building maintenance; or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
First Aid certification; or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment
Forklift Certification, or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment

Nice To Haves

Five-years of experience performing semi-skilled and skilled facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities and leading a team to complete a project.

Responsibilities

Maintain preventative and corrective maintenance programs for electrical, mechanical and/or HVAC systems.
Schedule and monitor daily work for staff engaged in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining the condition of buildings, structures, grounds and related equipment.
Diagnose and repair/replace basic components in electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC systems, and appliances or contact appropriate outside sources to resolve problems.
Perform inspections of buildings, bus shelters, equipment, and adjacent grounds to assure equipment and facilities are in safe and in proper working order; advise supervisor of potential problems or risks.
Repair, replace, clean, and maintain bus stop areas and zones and transit stop shelters.
Cut, remove, and spray vegetation at bus stops, shelters, and transit centers.
Reset, repair or replace damaged poles, schedule holders, signs, and brackets; clean and replace broken windows and glass.
Update rider alert signage, schedules at transit centers and bus shelters; remove/add numbers on signs and shelters.
Assemble and install shelters, benches, trash cans, seats, poles, signs, and schedule holders.
Empty trash receptacles, dispose of biohazards and sharps from bus stop areas and zones, shelters, park and ride lots, and transit centers.
Paint transit buildings, fixtures, and property including painting curbs at bus stop loading zones and transit centers.
Perform snow and ice control at all fixed facilities.
Assist in the coordination of building space allocation, layout, and building remodels as needed.
Coordinate and schedule office space moves; remove, transfer, assemble and/or arrange furniture and fixtures.
Operate and maintain all non-revenue company vehicles, tools, and equipment required in the normal performance of duties.
Order or request necessary supplies and equipment to repair and/or maintain transit property, fixtures, and equipment; notify management when repairs are outside of normal purview.
Estimate costs of maintenance and repairs; recommend cost-effective methods in repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment to management.
Ensure that there is an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment to effectuate predictable repairs as the need may arise.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including work order requests, site plans, blueprints, and other reports pertaining to assigned work.
Identify safety hazards; perform hazardous waste clean-up following Agency guidelines, federal, state, and local codes and safety regulations.
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations.
Liaise with vendor regarding preventative maintenance contracts.
Maintain procedures and manuals for repairs, servicing, and maintenance programs.
Maintain cleanliness in the shop.
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.