Transit Facilities Constructor I

King County•Wa 98168, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Maintenance Constructor I. Transit Maintenance Constructors perform maintenance plumbing, mechanical repairs, various types of welding repairs, and repair of transit buildings, facilities, structures, and equipment. About Metro’s Transit Facilities Division: King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Internally, team provides division-wide support functions for finance, budget, environmental compliance, safety, training, administrative services and new employee orientation. Planning, inventory/materials management, work center, workforce management, functional asset management, general/maintenance agreements, systems support, capital infrastructure, sustainable resources/energy. This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies valid up to twelve (12) months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority. Note on starting wage: Depending on qualifications, we may offer the candidate a different starting step at the discretion of the hiring authority. This position is open to King County employees and the public.

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of journey-level work experience in the plumbing, welding, or mechanical trades; or, completion of a recognized apprenticeship, training, or vocational school program in the plumbing, welding, or mechanical fields; or, some combination thereof totaling three (3) or more years.
Journey-level knowledge of and skill in the principles, practices, techniques, tools and equipment of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
Knowledge of oxyacetylene and various types of electric arc welding.
Knowledge of the repair and installation of industrial water and wastewater systems.
Knowledge of the installation and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of the installation and repair of fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Knowledge of and skill in the operation and repair of heavy-duty and related equipment.
Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of varied auxiliary equipment including pumps, pressure-washers, and similar equipment.
Knowledge of standard construction practices, principles, and building systems.
Knowledge of related building and health codes and regulations.
Knowledge of safe moving and lifting practices, occupational hazards, and safety requirements.
Basic computer skills required to enter and extract information from automated systems and related software applications.
Skill in the interpretation and application of building blueprints and related design schematics.
Skill in the use of the tools and equipment used in plumbing and mechanical repairs.
Ability to provide customer service with excellent interpersonal skills.
Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working as part of team.
All applicants must be 21 years old at time of application.
A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out of state driver's license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welder
AS-ITT or NICET II Fire Suppression license
Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
Crane Operator Certification
Forklift Certification
Aerial Lift Certification
Confined Space Entry
Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Install, modify, maintain, repair, test, and certify components of plumbing and piping systems, backflow prevention assemblies, water and industrial wastewater and related systems.
Repair, maintain, test, and electronically record the certification of fire prevention/suppression systems, sprinklers and associated fire, life safety and mechanical devices.
Install and anchor equipment, assemblies, and auxiliary devices to structures in compliance with building and seismic codes and regulations.
Maintain and service equipment including pumps, pressure washers, gates, shop machinery, grounds-keeping, heavy-duty and related equipment.
Fabricate and weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals required for the repair, maintenance and construction of facilities, passenger shelters, equipment, and structures.
Operate and haul heavy-duty equipment including cranes, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, snowplows, road sanding and similar equipment.
Maintain varied records including work performed, time spent, materials used, operating logs and related information; enter and extract data using automated systems; maintain manual records as required.
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices.