Facility Installer Lead

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Installer Lead assists in leading CapMetro’s Public Facilities Team and directly performs maintenance, upkeep, and installation work at bus stops, Park & Rides, transit centers, and rail stations. The role covers shelters, benches, trash and recycling containers, compactors, solar and lighting fixtures, signage, and related facility structures. Work includes removal, repair, installation, cleaning, and maintenance, with trade tasks such as welding, painting, concrete work, and graffiti removal. The position coordinates daily work, provides task oversight and on-the-job training, reviews work quality, and offers technical guidance to crew members. It also supports the Manager of Public Facilities with policies, safety practices, asset inventories, and inventory audits. The role requires independent troubleshooting, adherence to safety and environmental requirements, and responsiveness to operational emergencies and severe weather. Work is performed in office and outdoor settings, primarily at CapMetro facilities or field locations. The primary schedule is first shift, though evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. The position may require short-notice availability and attendance at weekly Cross Functional Service Impacts Team meetings. It is designated security sensitive, with annual background checks for incumbents.

Requirements

At least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Six years of verifiable work experience in building or grounds maintenance, bus route maintenance, painting, carpentry, shelter installation or demolition, and electrical or solar work.
Valid driver's license held for the past three years.
Pass an agility test, physical exam, and drug screening.
Meet CapMetro background check and motor vehicle record policy requirements.
Sufficient skill using basic power and hand maintenance and repair tools.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, public facility maintenance processes, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of commercial building and property maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
Knowledge of equipment used in public facility maintenance.
Ability to direct and assign work to third-party service providers or others as applicable.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and web-based programs.
Punctuality, reliability, ability to follow directions, and ability to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
Attention to detail and professional teamwork.
Oral, written, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills for internal interaction and providing instructions and feedback.
Organizational skills, ability to multitask, and ability to make sound and timely decisions.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve practical problems.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision for large portions of the schedule.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, balance, crawl, reach, walk, and/or travel for 90% of the workday.
Ability to climb up and down 16-foot ladders comfortably.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift 80 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in the field, perform occasional computer work, and function amid changing priorities and interruptions.
Ability to work beyond 40 hours per week and be available on short notice.
Ability to work at the assigned location with regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience leading or supervising building and grounds maintenance or custodial crews.
Class B CDL.
Welding experience.
Four years of data entry experience.
Knowledge of welding in commercial building and property maintenance.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) programs.
Experience creating and maintaining property management reports.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of public facilities and amenities, including shelters, benches, signs, lighting, display units, and related infrastructure.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance involving electrical, solar, carpentry, concrete, metal fabrication and repair, welding, painting, and other trade functions.
Manufacture, install, maintain, and repair transit signage and facility components at bus stops, transit centers, rail stations, and other public facilities.
Operate specialized tools and equipment, including boom cranes and pressure- or steam-cleaning equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of public facilities and surrounding areas through debris removal, biohazard disposal, power or pressure washing, and restoration.
Coordinate or perform grounds maintenance such as weed control, tree trimming, pest control, and related site maintenance.
Prioritize and respond to facility and grounds maintenance needs during and following severe weather and other operational emergencies.
Coordinate daily work, oversee tasks, provide quality assurance, and train crew members on the job.
Review completed work, provide technical guidance, help resolve problems, and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Assist the Manager of Public Facilities with interpreting and implementing policies, enforcing safety practices, tracking asset inventories, and conducting inventory audits.
Troubleshoot operational and maintenance issues, implement solutions, and escalate complex matters as needed.
Follow environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements, use personal protective equipment, and follow safe work practices in hazardous and biohazard environments.
Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in work, and reporting safety and security concerns.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Attend weekly Cross Functional Service Impacts Team meetings as applicable and help account for business impacts of service changes and large customer-facing projects.
Collect biohazard, recycled, and solid waste materials from CapMetro facilities.